fate

US /feɪt/
UK /feɪt/
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1.

the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.

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Is it fate that brought us together?
She believed it was her fate to become a doctor.
2.

the ultimate outcome or consequence of events, especially a negative one.

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The fate of the missing hikers remains unknown.
The company's fate depends on this new product.
1.

be destined to happen, turn out, or be; (of a person) be destined to do something.

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He was fated to meet her that day.
The old building was fated to be demolished.