1. destined to happen or certain to occur as if determined by fate
2. doomed to an unfortunate end

Examples

• The two lovers seemed fated to meet despite living in different cities.
• He felt fated to follow in his father’s footsteps as a doctor.
• The expedition was fated from the start due to poor planning.
• She believed they were fated to be together forever.
• The ancient prophecy suggested the kingdom was fated to fall.
• Their friendship seemed fated to last a lifetime.