From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishfêtefête1 /feɪt/ noun [countable] 1 British EnglishDLO an outdoor event where there are competitions and things to eat and drink, usually organized to get money the church fête2 American EnglishCELEBRATE a special occasion to celebrate something a farewell fête in honor of the mayorfêtefête2 verb [transitive] CELEBRATEto honour someone by holding public celebrations for them The team was fêted from coast to coast.Grammar Fête is usually passive.Origin fete1 (1700-1800) French fête, from Latin festum; → FESTIVE
