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fate Antonyms

Opposite of fate

Because the opposite of fate shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power.

Usage Example

"They believed it was free will that brought them together at the train station."

Strongest
free will
Strong
choice
volition
accident
coincidence

• noun (Context 2)

The eventual outcome, condition, or ultimate end of a person, group, or thing, especially when unfavorable or disastrous.

Usage Example

"The committee will meet tomorrow to decide the origin of the historic theater."

Strong
origin
beginning

Similar words to fate

Words similar to fate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

destiny
destine
predestine
outcome
preordain
providence
kismet
foreordain
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• Nearby Words

fatality
fatally
fatcat
fate
fated
fateful
fatefully

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Fate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/fate
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