- a day of celebration; holiday: The Fourth of July is a great American fete.
- a festive celebration or entertainment: The ball was the greatest fete of the season.
- a religious feast or festival: a fete lasting several days in honor of a saint.
- to entertain at or honor with a fete: to fete a visiting celebrity.
- to celebrate, laud, or acclaim: He was feted in the press and honored by fellow citizens.
- a gala, bazaar, or similar entertainment, esp one held outdoors in aid of charity
- a feast day or holiday, esp one of religious significance
- an organized group entertainment, esp a party or a dance
- to honour or entertain with or as if with a fête
- to join in a fête
