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Fate vs destiny

Both 'fate' and 'destiny' refer to a predetermined course of events beyond human control. They are often used interchangeably, but 'fate' is sometimes seen as more negative or inevitable, while 'destiny' can carry a sense of purpose or fulfillment.

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Fate

The word 'fate' refers to a predetermined course of events that is considered inevitable and beyond human control.

You can use 'fate' to talk about events that are believed to be predetermined or unavoidable.

Examples:

It was his fate to become a great leader.
She accepted her fate with resignation.
Their fates were intertwined from the beginning.
The book tells the story of love, fate, and betrayal.
He believed in the power of fate to shape his life.

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Her Fate is in the balance.
Subject: Fate of the Villa Lituania
Everyone knows the three faces of Fate.
Osiris, Master Of All Fate, let her cross over.
Fate takes the form of a drunken guest.
O Fate! Take not away thy heavy hand.
One tin fell, like the Fate of us all.
Fate and obligation are two very different things, raj.
These are the Rings of Fate.
Fate gave your friend this mission.
Fate is hardly lending a hand.
Because the earth needs Doctor Fate.
Fate can change a person's life.
[Narrating] Fate acts in strange ways.
Fate has granted me a gift, Major.
Fate wasn't so kind to him.
And you can't help Fate.
Fate has brought you back to me.
Fate intervenes in people's lives.
Fate sure knows how to run with a bit.

Alternatives:

destiny
fortune
karma
lot
predestination

destiny

The word 'destiny' also refers to a predetermined course of events, but it can carry a sense of purpose, fulfillment, or a positive outcome.

You can use 'destiny' to refer to events that are believed to be predetermined and lead to a particular outcome or fulfillment.

Examples:

She felt that meeting him was her destiny.
His destiny was to become a great artist.
They were destined to be together.
The prophecy foretold his destiny.
He believed in shaping his own destiny through hard work.

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I explained everything done for my cosmetic destiny.
My destiny isn't something I choose.
Your destiny is already unfolding before you.
Your destiny lies along a different path.
Hunt is the living manifestation of destiny.
Education is not in their destiny.
But your imminent destiny is too important to be sacrificed.
The universe showed me my destiny.
Maybe his destiny lies outside these walls.
You g-men and your manifest destiny.
A sovereign responsibility to take control of our own destiny.
Because we control our own destiny.
The Progenitor has fulfilled our new destiny.
Merciful Buddha watches us and decides our destiny.
Your destiny lies along a different path.
April was trying to avoid her destiny.
You cannot lead people towards their destiny blindfold.
We hall seek our destiny together.
Your destiny is important to me.
Algerians want to control their own destiny.

Alternatives:

fate
fortune
karma
lot
predestination

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