Meaning of Fates | Babel Free
feɪtsDefinitions
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Atropos, Clotho, and Lachesis; supernatural beings who controlled the destiny of men and of the gods. Greek, plural, plural-only
- Atropos, Clotho, and Lachesis; supernatural beings who controlled the destiny of men and of the gods
Equivalents
Examples
“"Oh, no!" said he, with a most imperturbable air, "I always make allowance for feminine weakness; I do not expect your mind to follow mine!" "Now, the Fates forbid that it should!" thought Henrietta.”
“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”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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