Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with fate in American Collocation
fate
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
unpleasant
Huge shipments of food aid were needed to save the population from a terrible fate.
sad
The young soldier suffers a tragic fate in horrifying circumstances.
final
Mystery surrounds the ultimate fate of William Lees.
control what someone’s fate will be
A major defeat in Normandy sealed King John’s fate.
experience a fate
Other species of seabirds on the island suffered a similar fate.
avoid a fate
Born in Berlin, he died on the Spanish border while trying to escape the fate that awaited most of his fellow Central European Jews.
share a fate
Many others deserted, fearing that they would share the fate of their comrades.
have to deal with a fate
Most are either killed or face an even worse fate.
accept a fate
To her credit she accepted her fate with great humour.
happen to or be waiting for someone or something
The same fate befell most of the competitors.
not be decided
Despite intense negotiations, the company’s fate is still hanging in the balance.
depend on someone or something
The fate of the area’s wildlife depends on the town planners.