adj Uncommon

fated

FAY-tihd

Fated (adj) means Destined to happen; determined in advance as if by fate. Example: “They seemed fated to end up together.”

adj

Destined to happen; determined in advance as if by fate.

"They seemed fated to end up together."

How to use fated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBound to happen, as though it was always meant to be.

Common pairings

fated to happen fated encounter

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They seemed _____ to end up together.

undestined undoomed unfated unpreordained

undoomed

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What does “fated” mean?

The word “fated” means destined to happen; determined in advance as if by fate. In plain terms, bound to happen, as though it was always meant to be.

How do you pronounce “fated”?

“Fated” is pronounced FAY-tihd ([ˈfeɪ̯ɾɨd] in IPA).

How do you use “fated” in a sentence?

Here is “fated” used in a sentence: “They seemed fated to end up together.”

What is the opposite of “fated”?

The opposite of “fated” — its antonyms — are undestined, undoomed, unfated and unpreordained.

What part of speech is “fated”?

“Fated” is an adjective.

Is “fated” a common word?

“Fated” is an uncommon word in modern English.

undoomed