Destined
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛstɪnd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Destined is an adjective meaning Confined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain.
Meaning
Confined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of destine
Example Sentences
He is sure he is destined for fame.
When Hape sauntered over for a try after only three minutes it looked as if England were destined for a comfortable victory, but Georgia are made of sterner stuff, as they showed when running Scotland close in Invercargill last week.
The furious reaction in Germany after 200,000 protective masks destined for Berlin mysteriously went missing in Thailand and were allegedly redirected to the US is a case in point. There is no solid proof Trump approved the heist. But it’s the sort of thing he would do – or so people believe.
Synonyms for destined
Depending on context, synonyms include foreordained, preordained, predestined, bashert, doomed, fated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include certain, sure, bound, oriented, orientated, fated.
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