Fate

/feΙͺt/

The meaning and definition of Fate, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Destiny; often with a connotation of death, ruin, misfortune, etc.
    β€œAccept your fate.”
  2. The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
verb
  1. To foreordain or predetermine, to make inevitable.
    β€œThe oracle's prediction fated Oedipus to kill his father; not all his striving could change what would occur.”
Synonyms destiny doom fortune kismet lot necessity
Antonyms chance choice free will freedom

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