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fated

 

[ ˈfeɪtɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

destined

Fated means that something is destined to happen or predetermined by fate. It implies that events are unavoidable and inevitable.

Synonyms

destined, inevitable, predetermined

Examples of usage

  • He felt that meeting her was fated.
  • The fated encounter changed his life forever.
Context #2 | Verb

destine

Fated can also be used as a verb meaning to destine or preordain. It implies a sense of predestination or fate.

Synonyms

destine, predetermine, preordain

Examples of usage

  • The prophecy fated him to become king.
  • She believed that their love was fated from the start.

Translations

Translations of the word "fated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destinado

🇮🇳 नियत

🇩🇪 vorbestimmt

🇮🇩 ditakdirkan

🇺🇦 призначений долею

🇵🇱 przeznaczony

🇯🇵 運命づけられた (unmei dzukerareta)

🇫🇷 destiné

🇪🇸 destinado

🇹🇷 kaderinde yazılı

🇰🇷 운명 지어진 (unmyeong jieojin)

🇸🇦 مقدر

🇨🇿 předurčený

🇸🇰 predurčený

🇨🇳 注定的 (zhùdìng de)

🇸🇮 usojen

🇮🇸 örlög

🇰🇿 тағдырлы

🇬🇪 ბედნიერი

🇦🇿 talehli

🇲🇽 destinado

Word origin

The word 'fated' originates from the Old English word 'fæted', which means 'ordained by fate'. The concept of fate and destiny has been a central theme in various mythologies and philosophies throughout history, influencing the belief that certain events are predetermined. The idea of being fated to a particular outcome has been explored in literature, folklore, and religious texts, highlighting the complex interplay between free will and destiny.

See also: fatal, fatalist.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,551, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.