verb
fare
To do well or badly in particular circumstances.
The seedlings fare well in the sheltered spot.
Etymology
Old English faran meant to travel or go. Faring well or badly transfers the idea of how a journey proceeds to how a person’s circumstances develop.
More examples
- How did you fare in the interview?
- The smaller team fared better than expected.
- The old roof fared badly in the storm.
Forms
fare · fares · fared · faring
Similar words
- do
- Progress or perform in a situation.
- get along
- Manage under particular conditions.