fate

US /feɪt/
UK /feɪt/
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1.

destino, fato

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?
È il destino che ci ha uniti?
She believed it was her fate to become a doctor.
Credeva che fosse il suo destino diventare un medico.
2.

destino, esito

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

:
The fate of the missing hikers remains unknown.
Il destino degli escursionisti dispersi rimane sconosciuto.
The company's fate depends on this new product.
Il destino dell'azienda dipende da questo nuovo prodotto.
1.

destinato, predestinato

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.
Era destinato a incontrarla quel giorno.
The old building was fated to be demolished.
Il vecchio edificio era destinato ad essere demolito.