Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fates
noun
/feɪts/
Definition
The development of events beyond a person’s control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.
Examples
- Everyone believes that our fates are written in the stars.
- She felt as though her fates were intertwined with his, no matter what happened.
- The concept of fates is common in many mythologies, often represented by figures who control the destiny of mortals.
Meaning
Fates refer to the inevitable circumstances and outcomes that occur in life, often perceived as being predetermined or influenced by destiny.
Synonyms
- destinies
- fortunes
- outcomes
- fates
- fateful events
