fate

[feɪt]

fate Definition

• 1. the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
• 2. the course of someone's life, or the outcome of a particular situation for someone or something, seen as beyond their control

Using fate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She believes that fate brought them together.

• Example

  It was his fate to become a successful businessman.

• Example

  The fate of the company is in your hands.

• Example

  He met his fate at the hands of the enemy.

fate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fate

• destiny
• fortune
• karma
• lot
• doom

Antonyms for fate

• choice
• free will

Idioms Using fate

• a twist of fate

  an unexpected change in a situation or event that affects someone's life

  Example

  A twist of fate brought them together again after years of being apart.

• leave something to fate

  to let something happen without trying to influence or control it

  Example

  I'm not going to study for the exam and just leave it to fate.

• separate the wheat from the chaff

  to distinguish between what is valuable or important and what is not

  Example

  The competition will separate the wheat from the chaff and only the best will succeed.

Phrases with fate

• seal someone's fate

  to determine or decide someone's future, often in a negative way

  Example

  His poor performance in the interview sealed his fate and he didn't get the job.

• tempt fate

  to do something that is risky or dangerous, especially when you are already in a difficult situation

  Example

  I don't want to tempt fate by driving in this heavy rain.

• accept one's fate

  to come to terms with an unpleasant or difficult situation that cannot be changed

  Example

  After losing his job, he had to accept his fate and start looking for a new one.

Origins of fate

from Middle English 'fāt', from Old French 'destinée', from Latin 'fatum', meaning 'that which has been spoken'

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Summary: fate in Brief

The term 'fate' [feɪt] refers to events beyond a person's control, often determined by a supernatural power. It can also refer to the outcome of a situation or the course of someone's life. Examples include 'She believes that fate brought them together.' and 'He met his fate at the hands of the enemy.' Phrases like 'seal someone's fate' and idioms like 'a twist of fate' further illustrate the concept of fate.