FATE
/feɪt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of FATE
The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
The effect, consequence, outcome, or inevitable events predetermined by this cause.
An event or a situation which is inevitable in the fullness of time.
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
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
Is FATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | f | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FATE
22 words from the letters in FATE
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.