Pronunciation: /fɛər/
noun the money a passenger on public transportation has to pay
A1 I paid my bus fare with exact change.
A2 The fare for the train ride was surprisingly cheap.
B1 The fare for the concert included a drink voucher.
B2 The fare for the taxi ride to the airport was quite expensive.
C1 The fare for the cruise around the Mediterranean was worth every penny.
C2 The fare for the private jet charter was exorbitant, but worth it for the convenience.
verb to perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period
A1 I fare well on long car rides.
A2 She fared better in her second attempt at the exam.
B1 The company fared poorly in the last quarter.
B2 The team is expected to fare well in the upcoming tournament.
C1 Despite the challenges, the business continues to fare successfully.
C2 The athlete fared exceptionally well in the international competition.
formal The fare for the train ride was quite expensive.
informal I heard the fare for the concert is really reasonable.
slang I can't believe the fare for that taxi ride was so high!
figurative She knew she had to pay the fare for her actions.
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