destine



destine someone for something

to determine that someone should receive or achieve something in the future. Her many talents destined her for a distinguished career. Larry's intelligence destined him for big things.
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destined for something

predetermined to achieve or become something. I know I am destined for a job that is better than this. We are destined for death in the long run.
See also: destine

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ashwin-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada
Manjula-Indian, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam
Ahtahkakoop-Native American, Cree
Alainaə-LAYN-əEnglish (Modern)
FriedrichFREED-rikhGerman
Freddie['fredi]