Fare

/fɛr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The money payment for transportation services.

The bus fare increased by fifty cents last month.

The range of food available, especially in a specific restaurant or region.

The restaurant is known for its delicious Italian fare.

verb

To get along or proceed, often used in the phrase 'how fare' or 'fare well.'

He wondered how the negotiations would fare.

To experience or suffer, particularly in terms of fortune or circumstance.

She fared well in her new job despite initial challenges.

Middle English, from Old English 'fieran', meaning to carry or to transport.

fare well

To be successful or to get along.

fare thee well

An expression of good wishes on parting.

fare badly

To fail or to not do well.

faring

The act of performing in a particular condition.

farebox

A box where passengers deposit fare on public transport.

farequote

A quote of the fare for a journey.

To do well financially or in terms of success.

He really fared in his investments this year.

To not fare well in a situation, often implying a negative outcome.

She didn't fare so well in her final exams.