Fate /feɪt/

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

Definition

noun

The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
The effect, consequence, outcome, or inevitable events predetermined by this cause.

verb

To foreordain or predetermine, to make inevitable.
“The 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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