fate

The word “fate” means the power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting someone or something. In plain terms, the idea of destiny — an outcome that feels predetermined and beyond anyone's control.

“Fate” is pronounced fayt (/feɪt/ in IPA).

Here is “fate” used in a sentence: “It seemed like fate that they met again after all those years.”

Depending on how it is used, “fate” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “fate” comes from Latin. From Latin fatum, "that which has been spoken" — originally a prophecy or divine decree.

“Fate” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

“Fate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting someone or something.

Both refer to a power thought to shape what happens, but "fate" is often neutral or negative and stresses that the outcome is unavoidable, as in "left to their fate." "Destiny" usually carries a more positive or purposeful tone, suggesting what someone is meant to become.

They sound similar but are unrelated in meaning. "Fate" is the power believed to control events, or the eventual outcome awaiting someone; "faith" is strong trust or belief, especially religious belief. You accept your fate, but you have faith in something.

Yes, though almost always in the passive form "be fated," meaning determined in advance as if by destiny. Something "fated to happen" is presented as unavoidable, as in "they were fated to meet."