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fated

adjective

: certain to do or be something; especially : certain to die or suffer in a particular way

Full Definition of FATED

:  decreed, controlled, or marked by fate
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First Known Use of FATED

1542

Rhymes with FATED

dated, gaited, gated, lated, pated, stated

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. fated
  2. fate
  3. ill-fated
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