feast

//fiːst//
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Noun

feastSingular
feastsPlural
1

A large, elaborate meal, typically one prepared for a special occasion or celebration.

The family prepared a feast to celebrate the wedding.

2

A religious festival or holiday, especially one commemorating a saint or sacred event.

The Feast of St. Patrick is celebrated on March 17th every year.

3

An abundance or rich supply of something enjoyable.

The art gallery offered a feast of colors and textures.

Verb

feastInfinitive
feastPresent tense
feastedPast tense
feastedPast participle
feastingPresent participle
feastsThird-person singular
1

To eat and drink sumptuously; to partake in a feast.

We feasted on delicious food at the wedding reception.

2

To provide someone with a lavish meal or entertainment.

The host feasted his guests with a magnificent dinner.

3

To take great pleasure or delight in something (often used with 'on' or 'upon').

The art lovers feasted on the beautiful paintings in the gallery.

Antonym

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