1. plural of fate; the development of events beyond a person’s control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
2. the three goddesses in Greek and Roman mythology who control human destiny
Usage: mythology; capitalized when referring to the specific goddesses

Examples

• The fates of the two families became intertwined after the accident.
• She believed their fates were sealed from the moment they met.
• The war changed the fates of millions of people.
• In Greek mythology, the Fates controlled the thread of life for every mortal.
• He wondered if their fates would have been different in another time.
• The novel explores how the fates of three generations are connected.
• Ancient Greeks made offerings to appease the Fates.