|
|
1. (v.t.) destine
to set apart for a particular use, purpose, etc.; intend.
2. destine
to appoint or ordain beforehand; foreordain; predetermine.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME < OF destiner < L dēstināre to establish, determine =dē-de - +*stanāre, akin to stāre to stand)
|
| Definition of 'destine' |
Princeton's WordNet |
|
1. (verb) destine, fate, doom, designate
decree or designate beforehand
"She was destined to become a great pianist"
2. (verb) intend, destine, designate, specify
design or destine
"She was intended to become the director"
|
| Definition of 'destine' |
Webster Dictionary |
|
1. (verb) destine
to determine the future condition or application of; to set apart by design for a future use or purpose; to fix, as by destiny or by an authoritative decree; to doom; to ordain or preordain; to appoint; -- often with the remoter object preceded by to or for
|
|
|
|
|
| Alternative search options for 'destine' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|