fare

/fɛr/
noun
  1. The money a passenger pays for public transportation.
    • The bus fare increased to two dollars this year.
    • Children under five ride for half fare.
    • She didn't have enough fare for the train ride home.
  2. Food and drink provided or consumed.
    • The restaurant offers simple but delicious fare.
    • Traditional fare at the festival includes roasted corn and grilled meat.
    • The picnic fare included sandwiches, fruit, and lemonade.
  3. A passenger who pays to travel in a vehicle, especially a taxi.
    • He waited for a fare outside the hotel.
    • The taxi driver picked up a fare at the airport.
    • The driver's first fare of the day was a businessman.
verb
  1. To get along or manage in a particular situation; to perform or progress.
    • How did you fare on your final exam?
    • She fared better than expected in the competition.
    • The company fared well during the economic downturn.
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