feast

²feast

verb

Definition of FEAST

intransitive verb

1

: to take part in a feast

2

: to enjoy some unusual pleasure or delight

transitive verb

1

: to give a feast for

2

: delight, gratify <feasting our eyes on the scenery>

— feast·er noun

Examples of FEAST

1. <the returning war heroes were feasted all over the country>
2. <feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market>

First Known Use of FEAST

14th century

Related to FEAST

Synonyms: banquet, dine, junket, regale

Antonyms: displease

Related Words: board, cater, feed, provision; fete (or fête), honor, recognize

Near Antonyms: aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, chafe, cross, exasperate, gall, get, grate, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, perturb, pique, put out, ruffle, vex; anger, enrage, incense, inflame (also enflame), infuriate, madden, outrage, rankle, rile, roil, steam up; provoke, rouse; agitate, distress, disturb, fret, upset; harass, harry, pester; affront, insult, offend

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