Main Entry:

des·tine

Pronunciation:

\ˈdes-tən\

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

des·tined; des·tin·ing

Etymology:

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

Date:

14th century

1: to decree beforehand : predetermine2 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>