Meaning
The power that some people believe decides what will happen to us, or the end that comes to someone.
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Word origin
From Latin fatum, meaning a thing that has been spoken, that is, what the gods have said.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- fatum
- English cognates
- fatal, fairy
Grammar
Examples
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"Fate" is the unseen power that some people think plans our lives.
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Here "fate" means what happened to it in the end.
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To leave your "fate" to someone is to let them decide what happens to you.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 8: fate, staff, professional and 7 more words.