fete
gb/fˈeɪt/ us/fˈeɪt/
B2
English
ünnepel, ünnepség, vásár, jótékonysági vásár
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
ünnepel
B1
Usage pattern:
fete [someone] (as/for [something])
The city feted the firefighters with a parade and a reception.
A város felvonulással és fogadással ünnepelte meg a tűzoltókat.
After the award, she was feted as one of the leading scientists in her field.
A díj után szakterületének egyik vezető tudósaként ünnepelték.
The press feted the young actor as the next big star.
Learner examples
They feted him for his hard work.
Kemény munkájáért ünnepelték.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse fete with fate (meaning ‘destiny’). In this sense, fete is a verb meaning ‘honor’.
Meaning
honor someone with praise
Collocations
fete a hero
|fete a champion
|fete an author
|fete a returning team
|be feted at a banquet
|be feted by the press
|fete someone as a pioneer
|fete someone for their achievements
|lavishly feted
|widely feted
Synonyms
honor (More general; does not always imply celebration.)
|
celebrate (More common and less formal.)
|
hail (Focuses on praising publicly in speech or writing.)
Antonyms
ignore (Shows the opposite of giving attention or praise.)
|
snub (Actively shows lack of respect or recognition.)
Themes
social_life
|culture
|media
Definition
To treat someone like an important person and praise them.
To celebrate or honor someone publicly, often by giving them special attention, praise, or an event.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
ünnepség
B1
Usage pattern:
a fete (to mark [occasion])
A street fete was held to mark the town’s 200th anniversary.
Utcai ünnepséget rendeztek a város 200. évfordulója alkalmából.
The embassy hosted a fete celebrating the country’s national day.
A nagykövetség ünnepséget rendezett az ország nemzeti napja alkalmából.
Thousands attended the spring fete in the city center.
Learner examples
The town has a fete every year.
A városban minden évben tartanak egy ünnepséget.
Common mistake:
Spelling varies: fête is also used, especially in British English; both refer to the same idea.
Meaning
a large celebration or festival
Collocations
a national fete
|a summer fete
|an annual fete
|a city fete
|a public fete
|hold a fete
|stage a fete
|a fete to mark an anniversary
|a fete in the park
|music and dancing at the fete
Synonyms
festival (More common and often larger or more regular.)
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celebration (Very general; may be private rather than public.)
Antonyms
mourning (A public expression of grief rather than celebration.)
Themes
culture
|events
|social_life
Definition
A big celebration for a special occasion.
A special celebration or festival, often public and organized, held to mark an occasion.
NOUN
B2
3
vásár
A2
Usage pattern:
a [school/church/village] fete
The school fete raised over £3,000 for new playground equipment.
Az iskolai jótékonysági vásáron több mint 3000 font gyűlt össze új játszótéri eszközökre.
We bought homemade jam and entered the raffle at the village fete.
A falusi vásáron házi lekvárt vettünk, és tombolajegyet is vettünk.
She volunteered at the church fete, running the cake stall.
Learner examples
We went to the school fete on Saturday.
Szombaton elmentünk az iskolai vásárra.
They sold cakes at the fete.
Süteményeket árultak a vásáron.
Common mistake:
Learners may use fair or festival; fete is common in British English for small local charity events.
Meaning
a small charity fair
Collocations
village fete
|school fete
|church fete
|summer fete
|annual fete
|fete stalls
|a cake stall at the fete
|a tombola at the fete
|raise money at the fete
|help out at the fete
Synonyms
charity fair (Direct and clear; less specifically British.)
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fundraiser (Broader; can include many types of events, not necessarily a fair.)
Antonyms
private party (Not a public community event and not aimed at fundraising.)
Themes
community
|events
|education
|charity
Definition
A local fair, often to raise money for charity.
A small outdoor fair, especially in Britain, typically organized by a school, church, or community group to raise money, with stalls, games, and refreshments.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fete
IPA
GB/fˈeɪt/
US/fˈeɪt/
Syllables & stress
fete (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (fete)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: fete
- Plural: fetes
Verb
- Base: fete
- 3rd Person Singular: fetes
- Present Participle: feting
- Past: feted
- Past Participle: feted
Word family
Expressions
be feted
1/bˈi fˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
be publicly honored
To be praised and celebrated by many people.
Examples
- The novelist was feted at a gala dinner in New York.
- After the final, the team was feted by fans across the country.
- She was feted for her years of service to the community.
Learner examples
- He was feted after the match.
church fete
1/t͡ʃˈɚt͡ʃ fˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
church fundraising fair
A church event to raise money with stalls and games.
Examples
- They ran a tombola at the church fete to raise funds for repairs.
- We stopped by the church fete after lunch and bought plants for the garden.
- Local businesses donated prizes for the raffle at the church fete.
Learner examples
- We are helping at the church fete.
school fete
1/skˈul fˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
school fundraising fair
A school event with games and stalls to raise money.
Examples
- Parents baked cakes for the school fete.
- The band played while children queued for games at the school fete.
- We donated books to sell at the school fete.
Learner examples
- The school fete is on Friday.
village fete
1/vˈɪlɪd͡ʒ fˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
local charity fair
A fair in a village, often for charity.
Examples
- We met friends at the village fete and listened to the brass band.
- The village fete is usually held on the green behind the church.
- He won a toy in the coconut shy at the village fete.
Learner examples
- I went to the village fete.