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.
Nearby words
destem, desterilize, desterro, destination, destine, destined, destiny, destitute, destitution, destock, destool
Related forms
un·des·tined, adjectiveDefinition 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; meanthe is destined to be famous
(usually foll by for) heading (towards a specific destination); directeda 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
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