Word Adjective
fated
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈfeɪtɪd/ UK /fˈeɪtɪd/ fat·ed
Definition
adj.destined to happen because of a power you cannot control. You use it when you believe a specific outcome is certain to occur.
adj.destined by or as if by fate; predetermined by an external power. Often used predicatively to describe a future that feels unavoidable.
Examples
“They felt fated to meet each other eventually.”
“The explorer believed he was fated to discover the lost city, despite the many warnings from his crew.”
“In many classical tragedies, the protagonist is a fated figure whose every attempt to escape his doom only brings him closer to its fulfillment.”
Usage
Typically used predicatively after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'; often followed by a 'to' infinitive.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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