Plural for a divine or supernatural force or will that predetermines events
“As fate would have it, Bill and Ted would go on an excellent adventure together.”
Plural for the outcome or inevitable events predetermined by a supernatural or divine will
“We have seen that inflation tells us nothing about the ultimate fate of the Universe.”
Plural for the inescapable death of a person
“They would all meet their fate together without the slightest of compassion from this monster.”
(the Fates, mythology) Plural for three goddesses who presided over the birth and life of humans
“The Fates may decide that it is his time to pass.”
(be fated) To determine, or doom to, the fate of in advance
“The lack of a healthy lifestyle could fate a person to a lifetime of medical concerns.”
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