Definition

Made holy or sacred, often in a religious context.

Example

The divined nature of the ceremony brought a sense of peace to everyone present.

Conversation

I just finished reading that book about ancient religions.

Oh really? Was it interesting?

Yeah, it described how some rituals were thought to have divined powers.

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to learn more about those beliefs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To discover or understand something through intuition or insight, often in a way that seems mysterious or supernatural.

Example

She divined the answer to the riddle without any clues.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever divined something about the future?

Not really, but I find the idea fascinating!

I think I divined my job situation a few months ago.

Root Explanation

Divined → It is formed from "divinare" (meaning to foresee or predict) which comes from the Latin root "divinus" (meaning divine or godly). The word "divined" means to have foreseen or predicted something, often with a sense of supernatural insight.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'divine' which relates to something godly or supernatural, helping you remember that 'divined' means to foresee or predict, often in a mystical way.

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