fates
word · lemma: fate
Definition
The plural of 'fate', meaning the destinies or outcomes that happen to people or things, often believed to be controlled by a supernatural force.
Usage & Nuances
'Fates' is formal or literary, often used to talk about destiny in stories, history, or mythology. It is less common in casual speech. Frequently used with verbs like 'decide', 'tie together', or 'seal.'
Spanish: destinos - suertesPortuguese (BR): destinos - sortesPortuguese (PT): destinos - sortesChinese (Simplified): 命运们 - 天命（复数）Chinese (Traditional): 命運們 - 天命（複數）Hindi: भाग्य (बहुवचन)Arabic: مصائر - أقدارBengali: নিয়তি - ভাগ্যRussian: судьбы - рокиJapanese: 運命Vietnamese: số phận - định mệnhKorean: 운명Turkish: kaderlerUrdu: قسمتیںIndonesian: takdir - nasib
Example Sentences
The heroes faced different fates after the war.
basic
Our fates seem closely connected.
basic
Some people believe the fates cannot be changed.
basic
Their fates were tied together the moment they met.
natural
Many ancient stories talk about the fates controlling human lives.
natural
Everyone is curious about their fates, but nobody really knows what will happen.
natural