Meaning & Definition of Fate in English
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Fate
/fet/
noun
1. An event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
synonym:
- destiny,
- fate
2. The ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman)
- "We are helpless in the face of destiny"
synonym:
- destiny,
- fate
3. Your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
- "Whatever my fortune may be"
- "Deserved a better fate"
- "Has a happy lot"
- "The luck of the irish"
- "A victim of circumstances"
- "Success that was her portion"
synonym:
- fortune,
- destiny,
- fate,
- luck,
- lot,
- circumstances,
- portion
verb
1. Decree or designate beforehand
- "She was destined to become a great pianist"
synonym:
- destine,
- fate,
- doom,
- designate
Examples of using
Yesterday is already history, and tomorrow, a mystery. However, today is a present of fate, and presents are supposed to bring joy.
Loneliness is the fate of all outstanding people.
I know Tom doesn't believe in fate.