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feasts

/fiːsts/

Meanings
noun
A very large meal, often of a ceremonial nature.

Examples :

"We had a feast to celebrate the harvest."
food culture event tradition

Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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celebrate verb

/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

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delightful adjective

[dəˈlaɪ̯t̚.fəɫ]

Pleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.

"The cool breeze on the beach was delightful. "

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sumptuously adverb

/ˈsʌmptʃuəsli/

in a way that is very expensive, rich, and showy.

"The banquet was sumptuously laid out with exotic foods and fine wines."

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dumplings noun

/ˈdʌmplɪŋz/

A ball of dough that is cooked and may have a filling and/or additional ingredients in the dough.

"My grandmother makes the best dumplings with pork and cabbage inside. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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anniversary noun

/ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/

A day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since a given significant event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years.

"Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the war."

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commonly adverb

/ˈkɒmənli/ /ˈkɑmənli/

As a rule; frequently; usually

"People commonly eat breakfast before going to school. "

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generosity noun

/ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsəti/

The trait of being willing to donate money, time or resources.

"The teacher's generosity was evident in her willingness to donate extra time to help struggling students. "

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memories noun

/ˈmɛm(ə)ɹiz/

The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.

"Memory is a facility common to all animals."

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ceremonial noun

/ˌserɪˈmoʊniəl/ /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/

A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

"The graduation was full of ceremonial, honoring the students' achievements with speeches and awards. "

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festival noun

/ˈfɛstəvəl/

An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.

"Our town's annual harvest festival celebrates the local farmers and their crops. "