English Explanatory Dictionary

destine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To preordain.
  2. To assign something (especially finance) for a particular use.
  3. To attribute a particular destination.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛstɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-destine.wav

Word forms

destine destines destining destined

Etymology

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

Related words

destinate destination destined destiny

Derived words

foredestine
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