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destined

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Synonyms & Antonyms of destined

(Entry 1 of 2)

as in predestined, fated

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for destined

fated,
foreordained,
predestined,
predetermined,
preordained

likely,
possible,
probable

inexorable,
relentless,
unremitting,
unstoppable

decided,
definite,
settled

certain,
ineluctable,
ineludible,
inescapable,
inevitable,
necessary,
sure,
unavoidable,
unescapable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for destined

avoidable,
evadable,
uncertain,
unsure

preventable
(also preventible)

doubtful,
dubious,
questionable,
shaky,
unclear

undecided,
unsettled

undependable,
unreliable

improbable,
unlikely

destined

verb

past tense of destine

Synonyms of destined (Entry 2 of 2)

to determine the fate of in advance

his extreme height seemed to destine him for a career in basketball

Synonyms for destined

doomed,
fated,
foredoomed,
foreordained,
ordained,
predestined,
predetermined,
preordained

Words Related to destined

predestinated

augured,
forecast
(also forecasted),
foretold,
predicted,
presaged,
prognosticated,
prophesied

preconceived,
prejudged

condemned,
sentenced

boded,
foreboded
(also forboded),
portended

anticipated,
divined,
foreknew,
foresaw

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“Destined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destined. Accessed 1 Dec. 2021.

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