fare
fare
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "fare" is /feər/.
fare: /feər/
Word Form Variations
Noun: fare (singular), fares (plural)
Verb: fare (base form), fares (third person singular present), fared (past tense, past participle), faring (present participle)
Adjective: (No direct adjective form)
Adverb: (No direct adverb form)
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
Fare
The money a passenger pays for a journey on public transport. 🚌
Synonyms: ticket price, toll, charge, fee
Antonyms: refund, discount (as in a reduction, not a payment)
Food and drink provided for a meal or for regular consumption.
Synonyms: food, cuisine, provisions, victuals, repast
Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; refers to type of food)
A passenger in a taxi, bus, or other public conveyance. (Less common in modern use)
Synonyms: passenger, client, rider
Antonyms: driver, operator
Verb
Fare
To perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a period of time.
Synonyms: perform, manage, get on, do, progress, succeed
Antonyms: fail, struggle, decline, worsen, regress
To go or travel. (Archaic or poetic use) ✈️
Synonyms: travel, journey, proceed, go
Antonyms: stay, remain, halt, linger
Examples of Use
Books
Non-fiction: Travel guides often list train or bus "fares" for various routes. Cookbooks might describe regional "fare," such as "traditional Italian fare" (Ten Speed Press, March 2024).
Fiction: Characters might discuss the cost of a carriage "fare" in historical novels, or inquire how someone "fared" on a long journey. "He wondered how his old friend would fare in the harsh wilderness."
Newspapers
News Articles: Financial sections frequently report on changes in transportation "fares." "Bus fares are set to increase next month" (The Daily Nation, July 2025). Articles covering business might discuss how companies "fare" during economic downturns.
Restaurant Reviews: Food critics often describe the "fare" offered at new dining establishments, "The restaurant offers a delicious array of international fare."
Sports Sections: A sports column might analyze how a team or athlete "fared" in a recent competition, "The local team fared poorly in the playoffs."
Online Publications
Travel Websites: Online travel agencies display "airline fares" and "train fares" for different destinations.
Food Blogs/Recipe Sites: Many blogs feature categories like "healthy family fare" or "quick weeknight fare." "This blog specializes in vegan fare."
Financial News Sites: Business news platforms publish articles analyzing how different sectors "fare" in the stock market. "How did tech stocks fare this quarter?"
Social Media: People might post about the "fare" they enjoyed on a trip or how they "fared" after a difficult experience.
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Movies/TV Shows: Characters in historical dramas might discuss the "fare" for a stagecoach. In reality competition shows, judges might comment on how contestants "fare" in challenges. "Let's see how our heroes fare against this obstacle."
Music: Song lyrics occasionally reference travel or well-being using "fare," as in "Farewell, my love, fare thee well."
Video Games: Role-playing games might have non-player characters (NPCs) who offer rides for a certain "fare." Game descriptions sometimes mention how players will "fare" against certain enemies.
Podcasts: Hosts discussing current events might ponder how certain policies or events will affect how people "fare."
General Public Discourse
Conversations: In daily conversation, people ask, "How did you fare on your exam?" or complain about "high bus fares." "The food was simple, but good country fare."
Customer Service: A customer might inquire about the "fare" for a taxi ride or ask, "How do I ensure my package will fare well in transit?"
Travel Planning: Individuals discuss "the cost of air fare" when planning vacations.
Wishing Well: The archaic phrase "Fare thee well" is still understood as a wish for someone to journey well or to prosper.
10 Quotes Using Fare
"Still for ever, fare thee well." (Lord Byron, Fare Thee Well)
"So comes a reckoning when the sweets of sin, fare well and I must pay." (John Dryden, Absalom and Achitophel)
"So fare you well." (William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet)
"Let us fare forth, undaunted, into the unknown."
"The true test of a spirit is not how it begins, but how it will fare in adversity."
"How does the soul fare when stripped of all pretense?"
"Sometimes, the simplest fare brings the greatest joy."
"We must all fare our own destiny, with courage and conviction."
"He who seeks truth must be prepared to fare against popular opinion."
"Tell me your deepest fears, and I will tell you how you will fare."
Etymology
The word "fare" comes from the Old English word "faran," which means "to journey," "to travel," or "to go." It's related to similar words in other Germanic languages, all carrying the sense of movement or progression.
The first known use of "fare" in English, with the meaning of "to go" or "to travel," dates back to before the 9th century. It appeared in texts referring to actual physical movement. Over time, its meaning broadened to describe how one "fares" or performs in a situation, and later still, to the payment for a journey (like a bus fare) or the food served (like simple fare).
Phrases + Idioms Containing Fare
Fare well: To perform successfully; to prosper; also a traditional goodbye. "The company will fare well under new leadership." "We wished them fare well on their journey."
How do you fare?: A polite inquiry about someone's well-being or progress. "After the storm, her neighbor asked, 'How do you fare?'"
Poor fare: Food that is of low quality or insufficient. "The prisoners were fed only poor fare."
Ticket fare: The cost of a ticket for travel. "The bus fare increased by a dollar."
To fare forth: To go out on a journey or adventure (often archaic or literary). "The knight prepared to fare forth into the dark forest."
Fare thee well: An old-fashioned way of saying goodbye, wishing someone a good journey or life. "Fare thee well, my dear friend."
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Source Information
Definition of fare from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
