The difference between Celebrate and Fete
When used as verbs, celebrate means to extol or honour in a solemn manner, whereas fete means to celebrate (a person).
Fete is also noun with the meaning: a festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
check bellow for the other definitions of Celebrate and Fete
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Celebrate as a verb (transitive):
To extol or honour in a solemn manner.
Examples:
"to celebrate the name of the Most High"
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Celebrate as a verb (transitive):
To honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly; to keep.
Examples:
"to celebrate a birthday"
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Celebrate as a verb (intransitive):
To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.
Examples:
"I was promoted today at work—let’s celebrate!"
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Celebrate as a verb (transitive):
To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to solemnize; to perform with appropriate rites.
Examples:
"to celebrate a marriage"
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Fete as a noun:
A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
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Fete as a noun:
A feast, celebration or carnival.
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Fete as a verb (transitive, usually in the [[passive]]):
To celebrate (a person).
Examples:
"synonyms: celebrate"