destining

Variant of destine

destine definition

des·tine (des′tin)

transitive verb destined -·tined, destining -·tin·ing

  1. to predetermine, as by fate: usually in the passive
  2. to set apart for a certain purpose; intend

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

destine Idioms

destined for

  1. headed for; bound for
  2. intended for destined for leadership

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