fete /feɪt/noun 2verb 1forms 5 noun2 •A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.The final fete of the year was held at the Plymouth Hoe on 20 July, where fine weather and crowds of people ensured much support for local charities and boosted club finds. — 1991 •A feast, celebration or carnival. verb1 •To celebrate (a person).Danielle Salamon was also four when she was feted as a musical genius in 1953. — 1992 formsfeted · feting · fêting · fetes · fêtes