adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of destine form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Confined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain.

   "He is sure he is destined for fame."

Adjective

1. 1
   (usually followed by ‘to’) governed by fate wordnet
2. 2
   headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in ‘college-bound students’ wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

certainappointedapproachingassuredboundbound

Example

More examples

"We were destined to get married from the time we were born - Not!"

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