Fated: meaning, definitions and examples
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fated
[ ˈfeɪtɪd ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
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.
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- 15548 unconventional
- 15549 fluttering
- 15550 ploughing
- 15551 fated
- 15552 compounding
- 15553 unthinkable
- 15554 outspoken
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