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Definition of Feast

1. Noun. A ceremonial dinner party for many people.

2. Verb. Partake in a feast or banquet. "Sam and Sue feast"

3. Noun. Something experienced with great delight. ; "A feast for the eyes"

4. Verb. Provide a feast or banquet for. "Sam cannot feast Sue "

5. Noun. A meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed. ; "They put out quite a spread"

6. Verb. Gratify. "Feed one's eyes on a gorgeous view"

7. Noun. An elaborate party (often outdoors).

Definition of Feast

1. n. A festival; a holiday; a solemn, or more commonly, a joyous, anniversary.

2. v. i. To eat sumptuously; to dine or sup on rich provisions, particularly in large companies, and on public festivals.

3. v. t. To entertain with sumptuous provisions; to treat at the table bountifully; as, he was feasted by the king.

Definition of Feast

1. to eat sumptuously [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Feast

1. 1. To eat sumptuously; to dine or sup on rich provisions, particularly in large companies, and on public festivals. "And his sons went and feasted in their houses." (Job. I. 4) 2. To be highly gratified or delighted. "With my love's picture then my eye doth feast." (Shak) Origin: OE. Festen, cf. OF. Fester to rest from work, F. Feter to celebrate a holiday. See Feast. 1. To entertain with sumptuous provisions; to treat at the table bountifully; as, he was feasted by the king. 2. To delight; to gratify; as, to feast the soul. "Feast your ears with the music a while." (Shak) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Feast

fearsomenesses feasance feasances fease feased feases feasibilities feasibility feasibility feasibility studies

feasible feasibleness feasibly feasing feast (current term) feast (current term) feasted feaster feasters feastful

feasting feastings feastless feasts feast day Feast of Booths Feast of Dedication Feast of Dormition Feast of Lights Feast of Sacrifice

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