n.
Pronunciation: ' fer
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form: fared ; far · ing
Etymology: Middle English faren, from Old English faran; akin to Old High German faran to go, Latin portare to carry, Greek peran to passive through, poros passage, journey
Date: before 12th century
1 : GO , TRAVEL
2 : GET ALONG , SUCCEED <how did you fare on your exam?>
3 : EAT , DINE