Fate: meaning, definitions and examples
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fate
[ feɪt ]
in life
The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
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- The belief that fate determines our lives.
- The tragic fate of the main character in the novel.
- The concept of fate in Greek mythology.
- The idea of fate vs free will.
- The role of fate in shaping our destiny.
as a verb
Be destined to happen, turn out, or act in a particular way.
Synonyms
doom, ordain, predestine, predetermine
Examples of usage
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- It was fated that they would meet again.
- The decision was fated to have serious consequences.
- The prophecy was fated to come true.
- The events were fated to unfold as they did.
- The outcome was fated from the beginning.
Translations
Translations of the word "fate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 destino
🇮🇳 नियति
🇩🇪 Schicksal
🇮🇩 takdir
🇺🇦 доля
🇵🇱 los
🇯🇵 運命 (unmei)
🇫🇷 destin
🇪🇸 destino
🇹🇷 kader
🇰🇷 운명 (unmyeong)
🇸🇦 قدر (qadar)
🇨🇿 osud
🇸🇰 osud
🇨🇳 命运 (mìngyùn)
🇸🇮 usoda
🇮🇸 örlög
🇰🇿 тағдыр
🇬🇪 ბედი (bedi)
🇦🇿 tale
🇲🇽 destino
Word origin
The word "fate" comes from the Latin word "fatum," meaning "that which has been spoken." In ancient times, fate was often associated with the idea of a predetermined course of events that could not be changed. Many cultures have myths and stories about fate and destiny, often involving gods or supernatural forces. The concept of fate has been a recurring theme in literature, philosophy, and religion throughout history.