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feast
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- pronunciation:
- fist
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
any sumptuous and elaborate meal, usu. for many people; banquet.
A great feast was prepared to celebrate the safe return of the king.Huge portions of roast boar, pheasant, and venison were eaten at the feast.
- synonyms:
- banquet, dinner, feed, repast
- similar words:
- fete, gorge, meal, spread
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| definition 2: |
(often cap.) a periodic event or occasion, esp. a religious festival, commemorating some person or occurrence, such as a saint's day.
Next week we'll celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph.- synonyms:
- celebration, festival, fete, holiday
- similar words:
- carnival, ceremony, fiesta, gala, jubilee, name day, occasion, revel, ritual, saturnalia
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| definition 3: |
a source of great or manifold pleasure, esp. as something to look at.
The splendid carnival costumes were a feast for the eyes.- similar words:
- marvel, pleasure, spectacle, vision
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
feasts, feasting, feasted |
| definition: |
to eat heartily or partake of a sumptuous meal.
We feasted on roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.- synonyms:
- banquet, dine, regale
- antonyms:
- fast
- similar words:
- gorge, gormandize
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| related words: |
dine |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to provide a sumptuous meal or banquet for.
- synonyms:
- banquet, dine, regale
- similar words:
- entertain, fete, treat
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| definition 2: |
to gratify or give pleasure to (the eyes).
- similar words:
- bedazzle
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| related words: |
banquet, dine |
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| derivation: |
feaster (n.) |
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