(also fete ) / feɪt; NAmE / noun , verb
■ noun
1.
(also fair ) (both BrE ) ( NAmE car·ni·val ) an outdoor entertainment at which people can play games to win prizes, buy food and drink, etc., usually arranged to make money for a special purpose :
the school / village / church fête
2.
( NAmE ) a special occasion held to celebrate sth :
a charity fête
■ verb
[ vn ] [ usually passive ] ( formal ) to welcome, praise or entertain sb publicly