# fate, fete

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /feɪt/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### fate
*/feɪt/*
The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.

### fete
*/feɪt/*
A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/fate