Definition of Destined in English :

Define Destined in English

Destined meaning in English

Meaning of Destined in English

Pronunciation of Destined in English

Destined pronunciation in English

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Destined

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Adjective

1. bound, destined

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in college-bound students'

Example Sentences:
'children bound for school'
'a flight destined for New York'

2. bound, destined

(usually followed by to') governed by fate

Example Sentences:
'bound to happen'
'an old house destined to be demolished'
'he is destined to be famous'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Destined

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adjective (postpositive)
1. 
foreordained or certain; meant
he is destined to be famous
2. (usually foll by for)
heading (towards a specific destination); directed
a letter destined for Europe

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Destined

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tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines
1. To cause to have a certain outcome; preordain by fate or fortune: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic.
2. To assign for a specific end, use, or purpose: money destined to pay for their child's education.
3. To direct toward a given destination: a flight destined for Tokyo.

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