Pavilion is earmarked to host fete (7)
I believe the answer is:
lionise
'fete' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are verbs in their base form.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'pavilion is earmarked to host' is the wordplay.
'to host' indicates a hidden word (I've seen 'hosts' mean this).
'LIONISE' can be found hidden inside 'pavilion is earmarked'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lionise that I've seen before include "'Celebrate, treat as a hero (7)'" , "honour" , "Hero-worship" , "Treat as celebrity - like Leo?" , "Treat as very important." .)