Fates

Fates

See also: fates

English

Etymology

Plural of fate.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /feɪts/
• Rhymes: -eɪts

Proper noun

Fates

1. (Greek mythology) Atropos, Clotho, and Lachesis; supernatural beings who controlled the destiny of men and of the gods.
   • 1944, Ralph Blane, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, Meet Me in St. Louis, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

     Through the years we all will be together / If the Fates allow

Synonyms

• Moirae (Greek mythology), Parcae (Roman mythology), Sudice (Slavic mythology)

Related terms

• Fate

Translations

supernatural beings who control destiny

Dutch: schikgodinnen Greek: Ancient: Μοῖραι f pl (Moîrai)

Irish: Bandéithe na Cinniúna m pl, Na Fáithe m pl Tagalog: Parkas

See also

• Norn

Anagrams

• Festa, TAFEs, feast, feats, festa, fetas