Destine

//ˈdɛstɪn// verb

verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To preordain.
  2. 2
    design or destine wordnet
  3. 3
    To assign something (especially finance) for a particular use.
  4. 4
    decree or designate beforehand wordnet
  5. 5
    To attribute a particular destination.

Synonyms

All synonyms
intendallotappointassigndesignatedevote

Etymology

From Middle English destinen, from Old French destiner. Doublet of destinate.

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