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English noun: feast | |||
| 1. | feast (group) a ceremonial dinner party for many people | ||
| Synonyms | banquet | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | dinner, dinner party | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | gaudy | ||
| 2. | feast (event) something experienced with great delight | ||
| Samples | A feast for the eyes. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | thing | ||
| 3. | feast (food) a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed | ||
| Samples | A banquet for the graduating seniors. The Thanksgiving feast. They put out quite a spread. | ||
| Synonyms | banquet, spread | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | meal, repast | ||
| 4. | feast (event) an elaborate party (often outdoors) | ||
| Synonyms | fete, fiesta | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | party | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | luau, potlatch | ||
English verb: feast | |||
| 1. | feast (consumption) partake in a feast or banquet | ||
| Examples | Sam and Sue feast | ||
| Synonyms | banquet, junket | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | eat | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | wine and dine | ||
| Verb group | banquet, feast, junket | ||
| 2. | feast (consumption) provide a feast or banquet for | ||
| Examples | Sam cannot feast Sue | ||
| Synonyms | banquet, junket | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | host | ||
| Verb group | banquet, feast, junket | ||
| 3. | feast (consumption) gratify | ||
| Samples | Feed one's eyes on a gorgeous view. | ||
| Synonyms | feed | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | regale, treat | ||
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