"fate" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
subtypes:
- inevitable - an unavoidable event
- karma - (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation
- kismat, kismet - (Islam) the will of Allah
- predestination - previous determination as if by destiny or fate
- day of reckoning, doom, doomsday, end of the world - an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
same as: destiny
is a type of: causal agency, causal agent, cause - any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

is a part of: occult, supernatural - supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

same as: destiny
is a type of: condition - a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
subtypes:
- good fortune, good luck, luckiness - an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes
- providence - a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures
- bad luck, ill luck, misfortune, tough luck - an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
- failure - lack of success
same as: circumstances, destiny, fortune, lot, luck, portion

Verb

is a type of: ordain - issue an order

same as: designate, destine, doom