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FATE

/feɪt/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

F 4/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of FATE

noun

The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.

noun

The effect, consequence, outcome, or inevitable events predetermined by this cause.

noun

An event or a situation which is inevitable in the fullness of time.

verb

To foreordain or predetermine, to make inevitable.

"The oracle's prediction fated Oedipus to kill his father; not all his striving could change what would occur."

Synonyms of FATE

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of FATE

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of FATE in a Sentence

  • "The oracle's prediction fated Oedipus to kill his father; not all his striving could change what would occur."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
7
points

Is FATE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: Short words like FATE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for FATE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter fate Total
Scrabble 4111 7
WWF 4111 7

Anagrams of FATE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use FATE in Word Games

FATE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: FATE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FATE to find 22 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FATE

What does FATE mean?
FATE is a noun. The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
Is FATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FATE worth in Scrabble?
FATE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from FATE?
You can make 22 words from the letters in FATE. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FATE?
Synonyms of FATE include: destiny, doom, fortune, kismet, lot, necessity. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of FATE?
The anagrams of FATE (words using the exact same letters) are: FEAT, FETA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.