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Destiny or Fate?
I saw meny times the words destiny and fate have the same meaning. But, when do I use one or another of these words? These words are interchangeable without change the meaning of the statement?
20 juil. 2019 17:44
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@ Tom --- May be this link can help you out
20 juillet 2019
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They are fairly close synonyms. They are fairly interchangeable. They are at about the same "register" or level of formality.
To me, "fate" often focusses on supposed supernatural forces that steer events, and "destiny" often refers to the final outcome. Fate steers you to your destiny.
"Destiny" often means one specific outcome. It is beyond our control, it can't be changed, and it is certain to happen even if you don't know exactly how it is going to happen. For example, "all soap bubbles are destined to burst."
"Fate" often refers to the supernatural forces that steer events. However, the word can <em>also</em> used to refer to the final outcome.
21 juillet 2019
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I think the both are acceptable and have the indistinguishable meaning.
20 juillet 2019
Ton Victor
Compétences linguistiques
Anglais, Français, Portugais
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Anglais, Français
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