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Main Entry:: ¹feat
Pronunciation:: \ˈfēt\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English fait, fet, from Anglo-French, from Latin factum, from neuter of factus, past participle of facere to make, do — more at do
Date:: 14th century

1: act , deed2 a: a deed notable especially for courage b: an act or product of skill, endurance, or ingenuity

synonyms feat , exploit , achievement mean a remarkable deed. feat implies strength or dexterity or daring <an acrobatic feat>. exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act <his exploits as a spy>. achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition <her achievements as a chemist>.

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