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

  • (..) Skynet's global network remains strong. But we will not quit... ...until all of it is destroyed. This is John Connor. There is no Fate but what we make. Subtitles by ARAVIND B (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation
  • (..) No, absolutely not! This is not the time for a rescue mission! What you ask for will undermine the whole operation. Skynet has Kyle Reese. -Then that is his fate. -No, it's our fate. I have to save him. He is the key. The key to the future, to the past. Without him, we lose everything. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation