FATE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) fate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the ultimate agency that predetermines the course of events (often personified as a woman)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • we are helpless in the face of Destiny
    Hypernyms(s) Fate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) fate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)

FATE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • decree or designate beforehand
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She was destined to become a great pianist
    Hypernyms(s) fate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)