# fated

Pronunciation: US say "FAY-tid" /ˈfeɪtɪd/; UK

## Adjective

1. Settled in advance by fate and bound to happen because destiny has already determined the outcome.
   - Simple: Decided ahead of time by fate, so it cannot be changed.
   - _The hero's fated downfall was clear from the opening scene._
   - _Critics argued the empire's collapse seemed fated long before the war began._

## Verb

2. Simple past and past participle of fate. Mostly passive, as in fated to fail; active use is rare. *(rare)* — simple past and past participle of fate
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of fate. Most often used as was fated to, meaning sure to happen.
   - _Some believed she was fated to lead the rebellion from birth._
   - _From the start, the two lovers seemed fated to part._

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