“Fate” or “Fete”—Which to use?

“Fate” or “Fete”

Overview

fate / fete are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

fate: NA

fete: (noun) an elaborate party (often outdoors).

Pronunciation

fate: f·EY·t

fete: f·EY·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “fate”

Namond's fate parallels that of D'Angelo Barksdale,…
…only to suffer the same fate as nearly all other Liberty…
…best of an inevitably unhappy fate, and admirable for that reason.
…influences on humanity, inherited guilt, fate, civilization under threat and more.
…his purification and left the fate of the universe to the…
"Better Fate" – 5:08
…of June to discuss the fate of Freud's four elderly sisters…
Flirting with Fate (novel), a 2012 novel
…to the question of the fate of the Danish population of…
…the Enforcers, after which his fate is uncertain.

Examples of “fete”

…the village, holding the garden fete in the Hall grounds and…
It includes five-a-side football, a fete, vintage car show, barbecue, art…
…as part of the Juvenile Fete, with other acrobats, contortionists and
…charity and arranged a village fete to raise money for Dr
…great success and the yearly fete has since gone on to…
The fete proved very popular and was…

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