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adjective
- 1. (of a person's future) regarded as developing as though according to a pre-existing plan: "he was destined for great things"
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DESTINED definition: 1. intended (for a particular purpose): 2. travelling or being sent to somewhere: 3. controlled…. Learn more.
DESTINED meaning: 1. intended (for a particular purpose): 2. travelling or being sent to somewhere: 3. controlled…. Learn more.
Jun 3, 2012 · 1. : to decree beforehand : predetermine. was not destined to attain the throne. 2. a. : to designate, assign, or dedicate in advance. believed their son was destined for the priesthood. destined to succeed. a flaw that destines them to fail. b. : to direct, devise, or set apart for a specific purpose or place. freight destined for European ports.
Destined definition: bound for a certain destination. See examples of DESTINED used in a sentence.
If something is destined to happen or if someone is destined to behave in a particular way, that thing seems certain to happen or be done. He feels that he was destined to become a musician. London seems destined to lose more than 2,000 hospital beds.
Someone who's destined is fated or meant to do something. If your mom says you're destined for a life on the stage, she means that it's certain you'll be an actor one day. Being destined for something can be great luck — if, for example, you're destined to be a millionaire.
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.
Definition of destined adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DESTINED definition: to be certain to be something or do something in the future: . Learn more.
Definitions of 'destined' 1. If something is destined to happen or if someone is destined to behave in a particular way, that thing seems certain to happen or be done. [...] 2. If someone is destined for a particular place, or if goods are destined for a particular place, they are travelling towards that place or will be sent to that place. [...]
