fate

noun
UK: /feɪt/
US: /feɪt/

  1. The future that is certain to happen.

    1. It was my fate to meet you. [ ] [ ]
    2. They believe it is their fate to be together, despite the obstacles they face. [ ] [ ]

  2. The force that controls what happens in the future.

    1. Fate decided they would meet again. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some people believe that fate is predetermined and unchangeable, while others disagree. [ ] [ ]

  3. An event or course of events that will inevitably happen in the future; destiny.

    1. He accepted his fate with courage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fate of the missing hikers remained unknown despite the extensive search efforts. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

destiny fortune karma chance doom lot
fate transitive-verb

  1. To be destined to happen or to be in a particular situation.

    1. He was fated to become a great leader. [ ] [ ]
    2. From the moment they met, they seemed fated to be together, a connection beyond explanation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fate" in English means: The future that is certain to happen., The force that controls what happens in the future., An event or course of events that will inevitably happen in the future; destiny..

The phonetic transcription of "fate" is /feɪt/ in British English and /feɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fate": destiny, fortune, karma, chance, doom, lot.

Example usage of "fate": "It was my fate to meet you.". More examples on the page.