destined
Americanadjective
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bound for a certain destination.
a freighter destined for Manila.
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ordained, appointed, or predetermined to be or do something.
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liable, planning, or intending to be or do something.
adjective
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foreordained or certain; meant
he is destined to be famous
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(usually foll by for) heading (towards a specific destination); directed
a letter destined for Europe
Other Word Forms
- undestined adjective
Etymology
Origin of destined
Example Sentences
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What engrossed him and his team was the Alto’s graphical display, which was destined to make the text-only displays of contemporary computers obsolete.
From Los Angeles Times
For the first time in forever, the ever-doubting Dodger nation is convinced this team is destined for a title.
From Los Angeles Times
It was once one of the wealthiest places on Earth, as spices, silk and jewels from India moved through its waters destined for trading centers like Baghdad, and ultimately Europe.
A mother bears the weight of twin sons who are destined to be at severe odds with one another.
From Los Angeles Times
All of that was destined to place him on some reporter’s radar.
From Salon
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