destined; destining
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
Examples of destine in a Sentence
his extreme height seemed to destine him for a career in basketball
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Peter Kwong, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
These intricate dresses are destined to become heirlooms when treated with love and care.
—Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Including comforting soups and casseroles, a slow cooker twist on a viral recipe, and four creations that are as simple as dump and bake, you’re destined to find a new favorite below.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
More top sports stories: Column: Chicago Bulls are destined for the play-in tournament — again.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Destine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destine. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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destine
verb
des·tine
ˈdes-tən 
destined; destining
1
: to settle in advance
a plan destined to fail
2
: to choose, assign, or dedicate in advance
destined their child for the study of law
3
: to be bound or directed
a ship destined for New York
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