Definition

To determine or decide in advance where someone or something will go or what will happen to them.

Example

The company is destined to succeed with its innovative products.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Do you think this project is destined to succeed?

I really hope so! It has a lot of potential.

Yeah, I feel like we’ve put in too much effort for it to fail.

Exactly! It's like it's destined for greatness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Destine → It is formed from "destinare" (meaning to determine or set apart) which comes from the Latin root "de-" (meaning down or away) and "stare" (meaning to stand). The word "destine" means to determine or set apart for a specific purpose or fate.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'set apart' or 'determined' for a specific purpose — that's what it means to destine.

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