feast
/fist/
verb
- To eat a large, special meal with enjoyment.
- After the race, the runners feasted on pizza and cake.
- We feasted on roasted chicken and fresh vegetables.
- The family feasted all evening at the reunion.
- To give someone a large, special meal.
- The king feasted his guests in the great hall.
- They feasted the volunteers with a barbecue after the event.
- The host feasted us with delicious homemade dishes.
- To enjoy something in a rich or abundant way (often used figuratively).
- The children feasted on the stories their grandfather told.
- She feasted her eyes on the beautiful sunset.
- He feasted on the success of his hard work.
noun
- A large, special meal with a lot of food, often for a celebration.
- We prepared a huge feast for Thanksgiving dinner.
- After the harvest, the village held a feast for everyone.
- The wedding feast included dishes from many different countries.
- A religious festival or celebration day.
- The feast of Saint Patrick is celebrated on March 17th.
- Many people attend church on the feast of the Assumption.
- Easter is an important Christian feast.
- A large, enjoyable amount of something (often used figuratively).
- The concert was a feast of beautiful music.
- The art gallery was a feast for the eyes.
- The book is a feast of interesting facts and stories.
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