fated

adjective
UK: /ˈfeɪtɪd/
US: /ˈfeɪtɪd/

  1. Determined by fate; destined to happen.

    1. They were fated to meet, it was their destiny.
    2. The lovers believed their tragic end was fated from the start.

  2. Having an unavoidable and often adverse outcome.

    1. The ship was fated to sink in the storm.
    2. His reckless behavior meant he was fated for trouble.

Synonyms

inevitable
fated verb

  1. Past tense of 'fate'; to predetermine or decree beforehand.

    1. The hero was fated to save the kingdom.
    2. Ancient prophecies fated the city's eventual destruction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fated" in English means: Determined by fate; destined to happen., Having an unavoidable and often adverse outcome..

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

Synonyms for "fated": inevitable.

Example usage of "fated": "They were fated to meet, it was their destiny.". More examples on the page.