fair vs fare

fair

Definitions

adjective

  1. attractively feminine
  2. free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
  3. very pleasing to the eye
  4. (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
  5. (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored
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noun

  1. a competitive exhibition of farm products
  2. a sale of miscellany; often for charity
  3. a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
  4. gathering of producers to promote business

verb

  1. join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly

adverb

  1. in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
  2. without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner

Examples

Warner wrote from Egypt expressing sympathy for their unfurnished state of affairs, but added, "I would rather fit out three houses and fill them with furniture than to fit out one 'dahabiyeh'.

He said this was an abuse of public monies and the fact there was no contribution from the business community was ‘grossly unfair.’

We drove a mile or so to Shipley Glen, a wooded hillside where a bit of family fairground fun awaited.

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fare

Definitions

verb

  1. eat well
  2. proceed or get along

noun

  1. the food and drink that are regularly served or consumed
  2. an agenda of things to do
  3. a paying (taxi) passenger
  4. the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance

Examples

Shah went forth with her for a distance of three parasangs; after which he bade farewell to her and the Wazir and those with him, and returned to his home in gladness and safety.

So spake he, and Athene was mightily angered at heart, and chid Odysseus in wrathful words: ‘Odysseus, thou hast no more steadfast might nor any prowess, as when for nine whole years continually thou didst battle with the Trojans for high born Helen, of the white arms, and many men thou slewest in terrible warfare, and by thy device the wide-wayed city of Priam was taken.

A horizontal merger may enable the new entity to set price and output in the same manner as a single-firm monopolist, with the same consequences for consumer welfare.

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