fate fate /ˈfeɪt/

noun

1. () An event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future  ( destiny , fate )
   an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
     He believed that his destiny was to become a world-renowned musician.
   He believed that his destiny was to become a world-renowned musician.
   
2. () The ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman)  ( destiny , fate )
   the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman)
    We are helpless in the face of destiny
   we are helpless in the face of destiny
   
3. () Your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)  ( destiny , portion , circs [Informal, British] , circumstances , fate , fortune , lot , luck )
   your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
    Whatever my fortune may be
   whatever my fortune may be
    Deserved a better fate
   deserved a better fate
    Has a happy lot
   has a happy lot
    The luck of the Irish
   the luck of the Irish
    A victim of circumstances
   a victim of circumstances
    Success that was her portion
   success that was her portion
   
   

verb

1. Decree or designate beforehand  ( designate , fate , destine , doom )
   decree or designate beforehand
    She was destined to become a great pianist
   She was destined to become a great pianist