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fate

Definition

  • noun: a power that is believed to control what happens in the future
  • noun: the will or principle or determining cause by which things in general are believed to come to be as they are or events to happen as they do
  • synonyms: destine, doom, destiny

Examples

  • The boy disappeared, and his 'fate' was unknown [=no one knew what happened to him] for many years.

  • Congress will decide the bill's 'fate' tomorrow. [=will vote to accept or reject the bill tomorrow]

  • They thought they would never see each other again, but 'fate' brought them back together.

Movie quotes

  • (..) pinks and greens. My friend wiII be aIong here any minute. I better go. StanIey, wait. HeIIo, cherie. We meet again! Is it fate? Is it meant to be? It is written in the stars... that we are destined to fraternize? I'd Iike to think so. Kiss me, my dear, and I wiII reveaI my croissant. (..)
    1994 The Mask