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destine

des·tine

UK/ˈdɛstɪn/ fairly common

verb

1.

decree or designate beforehand

  • “She was destined to become a great pianist”
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2.

design or destine

  • “She was intended to become the director”
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Origin

From Middle English destinen, from Old French destiner. Doublet of destinate.

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