fate

[ feyt ]

/ feɪt /

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noun

something that unavoidably befalls a person; fortune; lot: It is always his fate to be left behind.

the universal principle or ultimate agency by which the order of things is presumably prescribed; the decreed cause of events; time: Fate decreed that they would never meet again.

that which is inevitably predetermined; destiny: Death is our ineluctable fate.

a prophetic declaration of what must be: The oracle pronounced their fate.

death, destruction, or ruin.

the Fates, Classical Mythology. the three goddesses of destiny, known to the Greeks as the Moerae and to the Romans as the Parcae.

verb (used with object), fat·ed, fat·ing.

to predetermine, as by the decree of fate; destine (used in the passive): a person who was fated to be the savior of the country.

Origin of fate

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English, Middle French, from Latin fātum “what has been spoken, utterance, decree of fate, destiny,” originally neuter of fātus, past participle of fārī “to speak”

SYNONYMS FOR fate

1 karma, kismet; chance, luck.

7 foreordain, preordain.

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synonym study for fate

1. Fate, destiny, doom refer to the idea of a fortune, usually adverse, that is predetermined and inescapable. The three words are frequently interchangeable. Fate stresses the irrationality and impersonal character of events: It was Napoleon's fate to be exiled. The word is often lightly used, however: It was my fate to meet her that very afternoon. Destiny emphasizes the idea of an unalterable course of events, and is often used of a propitious fortune: It was his destiny to save his nation. Doom especially applies to the final ending, always unhappy or terrible, brought about by destiny or fate: He met his doom bravely.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH fate

fate , fete

Words nearby fate

fat cat, fat cell, fat chance, Fat City, fat depot, fate, fated, fateful, fate map, fat embolism, Fates

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Example sentences from the Web for fate

Sybil is dead, as is Matthew; Gregson is missing with dark hints about his fate.
What Downton’s Fashion Really Means|Katie Baker|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
If we want to prevent others from your fate, we need to stop being so passive on these issues.
Dear Leelah, We Will Fight On For You: A Letter to a Dead Trans Teen|Parker Molloy|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The fate of AirAsia Flight 8501 and the 162 souls on board is a tragedy, but it will not remain a mystery for much longer.
Who Will Get AsiaAir 8501’s Black Boxes?|Clive Irving|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yet, much like the fate that fell the first season, ratings just plain weren't good.
‘The Comeback’ Finale: Give Lisa Kudrow All of the Awards|Kevin Fallon|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

So how concerned should people be about the fate of the VSV vaccine?
Uh Oh: Ebola Vaccine Trials Stop|Leigh Cowart|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the same place, and at the same time, he received his first authentic news of the fate of the Adventuress.
The Destroying Angel|Louis Joseph Vance
It goes without saying that the duke soon heard of the shepherd, for he had been anxiously awaiting the fate of the two governors.
Czechoslovak Fairy Tales|Parker Fillmore
The chiefs fought fiercely, like men who know that their fate is sealed, and are determined to sell their lives dearly.
Mark Seaworth|William H.G. Kingston
He was too desperate to curse his fate—he could only long for food.
The Ape, the Idiot & Other People|W. C. Morrow
She had almost decided to run away—she could not face Myra's fate.
Tess of the Storm Country|Grace Miller White

British Dictionary definitions for fate

fate

/ (feɪt) /

noun

the ultimate agency that predetermines the course of events

the inevitable fortune that befalls a person or thing; destiny

the end or final result

a calamitous or unfavourable outcome or result; death, destruction, or downfall

verb

(tr; usually passive) to predetermine; doomhe was fated to lose the game

Word Origin for fate

C14: from Latin fātum oracular utterance, from fārī to speak

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with fate

fate

In addition to the idioms beginning with fate

fate worse than death, a

also see:

seal one's fate
tempt fate

单词	fate
释义	fate [ feyt ] / feɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR fate ON THESAURUS.COM noun something that unavoidably befalls a person; fortune; lot: It is always his fate to be left behind. the universal principle or ultimate agency by which the order of things is presumably prescribed; the decreed cause of events; time: Fate decreed that they would never meet again. that which is inevitably predetermined; destiny: Death is our ineluctable fate. a prophetic declaration of what must be: The oracle pronounced their fate. death, destruction, or ruin. the Fates, Classical Mythology. the three goddesses of destiny, known to the Greeks as the Moerae and to the Romans as the Parcae. verb (used with object), fat·ed, fat·ing. to predetermine, as by the decree of fate; destine (used in the passive): a person who was fated to be the savior of the country. Origin of fate First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English, Middle French, from Latin fātum “what has been spoken, utterance, decree of fate, destiny,” originally neuter of fātus, past participle of fārī “to speak” SYNONYMS FOR fate 1 karma, kismet; chance, luck. 7 foreordain, preordain. SEE SYNONYMS FOR fate ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for fate 1. Fate, destiny, doom refer to the idea of a fortune, usually adverse, that is predetermined and inescapable. The three words are frequently interchangeable. Fate stresses the irrationality and impersonal character of events: It was Napoleon's fate to be exiled. The word is often lightly used, however: It was my fate to meet her that very afternoon. Destiny emphasizes the idea of an unalterable course of events, and is often used of a propitious fortune: It was his destiny to save his nation. Doom especially applies to the final ending, always unhappy or terrible, brought about by destiny or fate: He met his doom bravely. WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH fate fate , fete Words nearby fate fat cat, fat cell, fat chance, Fat City, fat depot, fate, fated, fateful, fate map, fat embolism, Fates Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for fate Sybil is dead, as is Matthew; Gregson is missing with dark hints about his fate. What Downton’s Fashion Really Means\|Katie Baker\|January 2, 2015\|DAILY BEAST If we want to prevent others from your fate, we need to stop being so passive on these issues. Dear Leelah, We Will Fight On For You: A Letter to a Dead Trans Teen\|Parker Molloy\|January 1, 2015\|DAILY BEAST The fate of AirAsia Flight 8501 and the 162 souls on board is a tragedy, but it will not remain a mystery for much longer. Who Will Get AsiaAir 8501’s Black Boxes?\|Clive Irving\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Yet, much like the fate that fell the first season, ratings just plain weren't good. ‘The Comeback’ Finale: Give Lisa Kudrow All of the Awards\|Kevin Fallon\|December 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST So how concerned should people be about the fate of the VSV vaccine? Uh Oh: Ebola Vaccine Trials Stop\|Leigh Cowart\|December 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In the same place, and at the same time, he received his first authentic news of the fate of the Adventuress. The Destroying Angel\|Louis Joseph Vance It goes without saying that the duke soon heard of the shepherd, for he had been anxiously awaiting the fate of the two governors. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales\|Parker Fillmore The chiefs fought fiercely, like men who know that their fate is sealed, and are determined to sell their lives dearly. Mark Seaworth\|William H.G. Kingston He was too desperate to curse his fate—he could only long for food. The Ape, the Idiot & Other People\|W. C. Morrow She had almost decided to run away—she could not face Myra's fate. Tess of the Storm Country\|Grace Miller White British Dictionary definitions for fate fate / (feɪt) / noun the ultimate agency that predetermines the course of events the inevitable fortune that befalls a person or thing; destiny the end or final result a calamitous or unfavourable outcome or result; death, destruction, or downfall verb (tr; usually passive) to predetermine; doomhe was fated to lose the game Word Origin for fate C14: from Latin fātum oracular utterance, from fārī to speak Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with fate fate In addition to the idioms beginning with fate fate worse than death, a also see: seal one's fate tempt fate The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to fate destiny, circumstance, effect, chance, future, consequence, outcome, issue, predestination, kismet, nemesis, fortune, horoscope, cup, end, destination, ending, break, providence, portion
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fate

noun

verb (used with object), fat·ed, fat·ing.

Origin of fate

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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH fate

Words nearby fate

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British Dictionary definitions for fate

noun

verb

Word Origin for fate

Idioms and Phrases with fate

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