Fate Definition & Meaning
fate
- noun
- an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
- the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman); "we are helpless in the face of destiny"
- your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion"
- verb
- decree or designate beforehand; "She was destined to become a great pianist"
"Fate" in song lyrics
See how fate is used in real songs:
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"Threes no doubt the sun shouts out my daily solar fate"
2Mex — Treesun -
"Make no mistake we create our own fate"
The 49ers f/ Midnight Bully — Regain Control -
"And like at the one twin at the fate"
69 Boyz — Sticky
Words that rhyme with fate
Usage tips for "fate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fate to find words that pair well.
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- What does fate mean?
- an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman); "we are helpless in the face of destiny" your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion" decree or designate beforehand
- What part of speech is fate?
- Fate is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does fate have?
- Fate has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).