destined
[ des-tind ]
/ ˈdɛs tɪnd /
adjective
bound for a certain destination: a freighter destined for Manila.
ordained, appointed, or predetermined to be or do something.
liable, planning, or intending to be or do something.
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Definition for destined (2 of 2)
destine
[ des-tin ]
/ ˈdɛs tɪn /
verb (used with object), des·tined, des·tin·ing.
to set apart for a particular use, purpose, etc.; design; intend.
to appoint or ordain beforehand, as by divine decree; foreordain; predetermine.
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British Dictionary definitions for destined (1 of 2)
destined
/ (ˈdɛstɪnd) /
adjective (postpositive)
foreordained or certain; meant
he is destined to be famous
(usually foll by for)
heading (towards a specific destination); directed
a letter destined for Europe
British Dictionary definitions for destined (2 of 2)
destine
/ (ˈdɛstɪn) /
verb
(tr)
to set apart or appoint (for a certain purpose or person, or to do something); intend; design
Word Origin for destine
C14: from Old French
destiner, from Latin
dēstināre to appoint, from
de- +
-stināre, from
stāre to stand