Fated

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪ.tɪd/

Definitions of fated

adjective destined by fate; predetermined or preordained

Example Sentences

A1 They were fated to meet again.

A2 It was fated that they would become friends.

B1 The fated meeting changed their lives forever.

B2 Their fated encounter was written in the stars.

C1 Some believe that our destinies are fated from birth.

C2 The fated lovers were destined to be together despite all obstacles.

Examples of fated in a Sentence

formal It was fated that the two kingdoms would eventually unite through marriage.

informal I guess we were just fated to meet at this party.

slang We were fated to be besties from the moment we met.

figurative The fated decision to invest in that company turned out to be a game-changer for his career.

Grammatical Forms of fated

• past tense: fated
• plural: fated
• comparative: more fated
• superlative: most fated
• present tense: fate
• future tense: will fate
• perfect tense: have fated
• continuous tense: is fating
• singular: fated
• positive degree: fated
• infinitive: to fate
• gerund: fating
• participle: fating

Origin and Evolution of fated

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'fated' originated from the Old English word 'fæted', which means 'destined or decreed by fate'. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'fata', meaning 'to decree or determine'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fated' has retained its original meaning of being destined by fate, but has also taken on additional connotations of inevitability and predestination.