destine

To destine is defined as to predetermine or designate something.

(verb)

When God intended before you were born for you to become a concert pianist, this is an example of when you were destine to become a pianist.

See destine in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb destined, destining

Origin: ME destinen < OFr destiner < L destinare, to fasten down, secure < de-, intens. + *stanare < base of stare, stand

See destine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines

To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic.
To assign for a specific end, use, or purpose: money destined to pay for their child's education.
To direct toward a given destination: a flight destined for Tokyo.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English destinen

Origin: , from Old French destiner; see destiny

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