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

  • (..) aren't exactly, simpatico, at the moment. So I won't be taking you anywhere. Something brought you here, Flynn Ryder. -Call it what you will, fate, destiny. -A horse. So I have made the decision to trust you. A horrible decision, really. But trust me, when I tell you this. (..)
    2010 Tangled
  • (..) -Then we'll talk. -OH! Of course, mother. *Flower gleam and glow, Let your power shine, Make the clock reverse, bring back what once was mine.* *Heal what has been hurt, Change the fate's design. Save what has been lost, Bring back what once was mine.* -Rapunzel! -So, mother, (..)
    2010 Tangled