Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fates

/feɪts/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.18 in modern English

Syllables: fates
IPA: /feɪts/

8

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Atropos, Clotho, and Lachesis; supernatural beings who controlled the destiny of men and of the gods.

noun

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of fate

Example Sentences

""Oh, no!" said he, with a most imperturbable air, "I always make allowance for feminine weakness; I do not expect your mind to follow mine!" "Now, the Fates forbid that it should!" thought Henrietta."
"1944, Ralph Blane, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, Meet Me in St. Louis, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Through the years we all will be together / If the Fates allow"

Etymology

Plural of fate.

Inflected Forms

the Fates (canonical, plural)

Frequently Paired Words

Fate Graces Norn

Synonyms

Moirae Parcae Sudice

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce fates?: The recorded pronunciation is /feɪts/.
What does fates mean?: Atropos, Clotho, and Lachesis; supernatural beings who controlled the destiny of men and of the gods.
Where does fates come from?: Plural of fate.

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