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destine
[ des-tin ]
/ ˈdɛs tɪn /
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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 destine
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
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