feasted

verb

Definition of feastednext
past tense of feast
1
as in regaled
to entertain with a fancy meal the returning war heroes were feasted all over the country

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2
as in pleased
to give satisfaction to feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasted
  1. warmed
  2. dined
  3. rejoiced
  4. entertained
Verb
  • Shore likes to use Canadian bacon for recipes that call for subtle smoke, where the lean meat is rolled or layered with a richer substance like béchamel or hollandaise and gently warmed.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Water vapor helps trap heat and could also have warmed the planet.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of warmed
Verb
  • McGee’s group complied and dined elsewhere without issue.
    James Raia, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Once upon a time, long, long ago, Brooklyn wasn’t considered hip, or interesting, or even, for those who lived and dined and died in Manhattan, a socially appropriate place to go out to eat.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of dined
Verb
  • Fans rejoiced in August when it was revealed that Michelin star dumpling house Din Tai Fung would be making its Arizona debut at Scottsdale Fashion Square in 2025.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Williams’ fans rejoiced that the lengthy trial had come to an end with his freedom, however conditional.
    Char Adams, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of rejoiced
Verb
  • Weed Jenga is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained and laughing throughout the night.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of entertained
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