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Definition fate in American English

fate noun

noun
/feɪt/
1

the things that happen to someone, especially unpleasant things

Example

a meeting that would decide the fate of thousands of employees

Example

The refugees have suffered an appalling fate.

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2

a power that some people believe controls everything that happens in their lives

Example

Fate has dealt these people a cruel blow.

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Definition fate in American English