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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

  • (..) and old age accept them. And all chance of valor has gone beyond recall or desire. You're a daughter of kings... ...a shieldmaiden of Rohan. I do not think that would be your fate. . It's vulnerable. He knows this. He will expect an attack on the city. They will flee to Helm's Deep... (..)
    2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers