fate
Translation
fate, destiny, doom
Examples
It was fate that they met.
It was fate that they met.
He suffered a terrible fate.
He suffered a terrible fate.
Grammar Patterns
the fate of ((sb./sth.)) the destiny of (sb./sth.) The fate of the project is unknown.
to decide ((sb.'s)) fate to determine what will happen to (sb.) The judges will decide the contestant's fate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: destiny, doom, kismet; Antonyms: chance, free will
Etymology
From Latin 'fatum' meaning 'that which has been spoken, oracle', from the verb 'fari' (to speak).
Memory Tips
Imagine the three Fates from Greek mythology who controlled the destiny (the 'spoken' outcome) of every mortal.