destined
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of DESTINED
not used before a noun
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a
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certain to do or to be something
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Without the support of the unions, the plan seems destined to fail.
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He is destined to be famous.
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She felt that she was destined [=fated, meant] to become a writer.
b
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certain to achieve or experience something
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certain to have a particular job, status, etc.
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a nation destined for greatness
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They believed that their son was destined for the priesthood.
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a technology that is destined for a short life
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going or traveling to a particular place
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The ship was destined [=headed, heading, bound] for New York.
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The shipment is destined for Bombay.
