feɪt n. & v. --n. 1 a
power regarded as predetermining events unalterably. 2 a
the future regarded as
determined by
such a power. b an individual's appointed
lot. c the
ultimate condition or
end of a
person or
thing (that sealed
our fate). 3
death,
destruction. 4 (usu. Fate) a
goddess of
destiny,
esp.
one of
three Greek or
Scandinavian goddesses. --v.tr. 1 (usu. in passive)
preordain (was fated to win). 2 (as fated adj.) doomed to destruction. øfate
worse than death see DEATH. [ME f.
It. fato & L fatum
that which is
spoken, f. fari speak]