destine

[ des-tin ]

verb (used with object)

, des·tined, des·tin·ing.

1. to set apart for a particular use, purpose, etc.; design; intend.
2. to appoint or ordain beforehand, as by divine decree; foreordain; predetermine.

destine

/ ˈdɛstɪn /

verb

1. tr to set apart or appoint (for a certain purpose or person, or to do something); intend; design

Word History and Origins

Origin of destine¹

1250–1300; Middle English destinen < Old French destiner < Latin dēstināre to establish, determine, equivalent to dē- de- + *stanāre, derivative of stāre to stand

Word History and Origins

Origin of destine¹

C14: from Old French destiner, from Latin dēstināre to appoint, from de- + -stināre, from stāre to stand

Example Sentences

Bob Toledo told him that he was destined to join the list of players who had great games while sick.

From Los Angeles Times

A studio spokesperson said “Juror #2” was always destined for a streaming release on Max, as deals were made for that at the beginning, and filmmakers were aware of and agreed to the plan.

From Los Angeles Times

Or are the Rams destined to be a .500 team that will miss the playoffs?

From Los Angeles Times

They are now just outside the top 24 in Europe, which means they are destined for pot three in the qualifying draw for the World Cup in the Americas in 2026.

From BBC

When she refused to quit her Barstool gig, he offered to pay her double the salary, telling her she was “destined for so much more.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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