fates

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see also: Fates

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /feɪts/

Noun

1. plural form of fate

Verb

1. (rare) third-person singular form of fate

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Fates

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /feɪts/

Proper noun

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

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