1. past tense and past participle of fete; to honor or entertain someone lavishly, typically at a celebration or festival

Examples

• The team was feted with a parade through the city after winning the championship.
• The visiting dignitary was feted at an elegant dinner hosted by the mayor.
• Local artists were feted at the annual gala celebrating their contributions to the community.
• She was feted by her colleagues on her retirement after 30 years of service.
• The award-winning author was feted at book festivals across the country.
• The Olympic athletes were feted with receptions and public celebrations upon their return home.