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fortune noun [ ˈfɔːtʃuːn ]

• chance or luck as an arbitrary force affecting human affairs.
• "some malicious act of fortune keeps them separate"
Similar: chance, accident, coincidence, serendipity, twist of fate, destiny, fortuity, providence, freak, hazard, fate, Lady Luck, Dame Fortune, happenstance,
• a large amount of money or assets.
• "he inherited a substantial fortune"
Similar: wealth, riches, substance, property, assets, resources, means, deep pockets, possessions, treasure, estate, affluence, prosperity,
Origin: Middle English: via Old French from Latin Fortuna, the name of a goddess personifying luck or chance.

fortune favours the brave

• a successful person is often one who is willing to take risks.

the fortunes of war

• the unpredictable events of war.
"from then on, the fortunes of war favoured the Scots"

make a fortune

• acquire great wealth by one's own efforts.
"he had come from Wales to make his fortune as a pop singer"

a small fortune

• a large amount of money.
"that dusty old painting on the wall could be worth a small fortune"

tell someone's fortune

• make predictions about a person's future by palmistry, using a crystal ball, or similar methods.
"during uncertain times people flocked to have their fortunes told"



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