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fate

[feyt] / feɪt /
NOUN
predetermined course
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chance circumstance consequence destiny effect future issue outcome
STRONG
Moirai break cup destination doom end ending fortune horoscope karma kismet lot luck nemesis portion predestination providence stars termination upshot
WEAK
divine will handwriting on the wall inescapableness wheel of fortune
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning cause commencement origin source start
STRONG
misfortune opening whole

Example Sentences

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The families of 16 Indian seafarers held in Iran since December say they are anxious about the fate of their loved ones as the geopolitical situation in the region remains tense.

From BBC

Twice former European champions Forest will learn their play-off fate on Friday along with Celtic, who overcame lowly Utrecht 4-2 after scoring three times in the first 19 minutes in Glasgow.

From Barron's

The fate of the mooted all-British battle between the two heavyweights Joshua and Fury remains unclear, with speculation the former could now retire.

From Barron's

Twice former European champions Forest will learn their play-off fate on Friday.

From Barron's

Their challenge is to lure someone to touch it, sealing their fate.

From Salon

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.