45+ Words that rhyme with fates

Fates is a 2-syllable word with 45 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are mates, straits, gates. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

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Examples of "fates" in lyrics

See how fates is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "You got to get up, get out and get his fates"
    Above the Law f/ PEE GEE — Endonesia
  • "I escape jakes cross-state wit rival lotto fates"
    Mood f/ Talib Kweli — Sacred Part 1
  • "From here on out I'm grabbing these rappers by their fates"
    Deep Puddle Dynamics — Rainmen

What do these rhymes mean?

gates
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of
mates
a pair of people who live together; "a married couple from Chicago"
rates
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
straits
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs a difficult juncture; "a pretty pass
yeats
Irish poet and dramatist (1865-1939)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "fates" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like mates, straits, gates create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "fates" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with fates?
Words that rhyme with fates include: mates, straits, gates, yeats, rates, waits, abates, awaits, creates, debates, and 35 more.
How many syllables does fates have?
Fates has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with fates?
There are 45 words that rhyme with fates: 45 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for fates in a song?
The strongest rhymes for fates in songwriting are mates, straits, gates. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with fates?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with fates include mates, straits, gates, yeats, rates. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: straits, yeats; 1-syllable: mates, gates; 2-syllable: abates, debates. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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