1
[ verb ] have a celebration

Synonyms

celebrate

Examples

"They were feting the patriarch of the family" "After the exam, the students were celebrating"

Used in print

(Chicago Daily Tribune...)

The Chicago_Press club will fete George_E._Barnes , president_of_the_United_States Lawn_Tennis association , at a cocktail_party and buffet supper beginning at 5 : 30 p. m. tomorrow .

(The Philadelphia Inquirer,...)

Debutante_Miss_Lady_Helen_Hardy will be feted at luncheon this Tuesday at which the hostess will be Mrs._Edwin_Socola of Waveland , Miss. .

(The Atlanta Constitution...)

Over the weekend , Mrs._Self , personnel clerk , was a feted and honored guest of the Atlanta_Club , organization of women employes at City_Hall .

2
[ noun ] an elaborate party (often outdoors)

Synonyms

fiesta feast

Related terms

party feast

3
[ noun ] an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)

Synonyms

feast fiesta festival

Examples

"a drama festival"

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