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Exhibitions of items
Plural for a large and lively public festival
“Today there will be grand fete in the streets. See, already the shops are closing, the crowds are dancing.”
Plural for a fundraising function or festival
“A public meeting was held at the Town Hall to organize a fundraising fete to raise money for the new building.”
Plural for a gathering of a social nature
“So committed was she to this revolutionary ideal that she eagerly volunteered to play the role of liberty at a private fete celebrated three months later at the chateau of her friend Madame du Fossé.”
Plural for a day that is celebrated, or on which celebrations are held
“The day was the fete of St. Martin of Tours.”
Plural for the main meal of the day, taken either around midday or in the evening
To lavishly honor someone
“The British Ambassador was the first person to fete the entry of the Austrians.”
To lavishly entertain someone
“After our wedding, I was about to slaughter the tiger and use it to fete the relatives.”
To engage in a joyous activity, usually in appreciation of an event
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