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fee

noun
\ ˈfē How to pronounce fee (audio) \

Definition of fee

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1a(1) : an estate in land held in feudal law from a lord on condition of homage and service
(2) : a piece of land so held
b : an inherited or heritable estate in land
2a : a fixed charge
b : a sum paid or charged for a service
in fee
: in absolute and legal possession

fee

verb
feed; feeing

Definition of fee (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 chiefly Scotland : hire

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Synonyms & Antonyms for fee

Synonyms: Noun

ante, charge, cost, damage, figure, freight, price, price tag

Synonyms: Verb

assume, employ, engage, hire, lay on [chiefly British], pay, place, recruit, retain, sign (up or on), take on

Antonyms: Verb

ax (or axe), can, discharge, dismiss, fire, sack

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Examples of fee in a Sentence

Noun

The admission fee is $10. a credit card with no annual fee The tuition fees went up this year. We returned the library book late and had to pay a late fee. His insurance covers the doctor's fee. They paid a fortune in legal fees.

Verb

the townspeople fee country lasses as housemaids, nurses, and cooks
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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

DirecTV is a subsidiary of AT&T, and KOIN, a CBS affiliate, is owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. The two companies couldn’t agree on fees and other terms, and both sides argued the other was being unreasonable. oregonlive, "KOIN-TV and CBS shows return to Portland DirecTV subscribers as AT&T and Nexstar settle dispute," 30 Aug. 2019 Members are responsible for their own transportation and any parking fees. SFChronicle.com, "Chronicle Talks Climate Change - Science and Solutions," 29 Aug. 2019 Currently under contract until 2022, no fee has been touted as of yet from the, often, unreliable source. SI.com, "Chris Smalling Linked With Roma Move Before European Transfer Deadline," 29 Aug. 2019 Bell Pottinger’s fees were paid by the Pinochet Foundation. David Segal, New York Times, "Tim Bell, 77, Dies; Brazen P.R. Man for Thatcher and Other Leaders," 28 Aug. 2019 Drivers can also face an annual fee up to $2,000 for three years to retain their license, according to TxDOT. Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "17 arrested on felony DWI charges in Brazoria County in July, records show," 28 Aug. 2019 United is waiving change fees and any difference in airfare for flights scheduled through Aug. 29 to, from or through Aguadilla, Punta Cana and San Juan. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, "What travelers need to know about Hurricane Dorian flight waivers and more," 28 Aug. 2019 The first few restaurants joined the programme on invitation by Zomato, but as restaurants increased, Zomato started taking onboarding fees from them, ranging from Rs20,000-50,000. Kuwar Singh, Quartz India, "How Indian restaurateurs united on WhatsApp in five hours to fight food-delivery apps," 27 Aug. 2019 As part of the agreement, Dallas will reimburse up to $100,000 worth of city permit fees. Melissa Repko, chicagotribune.com, "Uber makes it official: It will set up major hub in downtown Dallas by end of year," 27 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of fee

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for fee

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French fé, fief, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English feoh cattle, property, Old High German fihu cattle; akin to Latin pecus cattle, pecunia money

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More Definitions for fee

fee

noun

English Language Learners Definition of fee

: an amount of money that must be paid
: an amount that is paid for work done by a doctor, lawyer, etc.

fee

noun
\ ˈfē How to pronounce fee (audio) \

Kids Definition of fee

1 : an amount of money that must be paid A fee is charged to get into the park.
2 : a charge for services a doctor's fee

fee

noun

Legal Definition of fee

1 : an inheritable freehold estate in real property especially :