destine

des·tine

verb \ˈdes-tən\

des·tineddes·tin·ing

Definition of DESTINE

transitive verb

1

: to decree beforehand : predetermine

2

a : to designate, assign, or dedicate in advance <the younger son was destined for the priesthood> <a trait that destines them to failure> b : to direct, devise, or set apart for a specific purpose or place <freight destined for European ports>

Examples of DESTINE

1. <his extreme height seemed to destine him for a career in basketball>

Origin of DESTINE

Middle English, from Anglo-French destiner, from Latin destinare, from de- + -stinare (akin to Latin stare to stand) — more at stand

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DESTINE

Synonyms: doom, fate, foredoom, foreordain, ordain, predestine, predetermine, preordain

Related Words: predestinate; augur, forecast, foretell, predict, presage, prognosticate, prophesy; preconceive, prejudge; condemn, sentence; bode, forebode (also forbode), portend; anticipate, divine, foreknow, foresee

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Rhymes with DESTINE

Creston