destine
Translation
to destine, to preordain, to intend for
Examples
She was destined for a great career.
She was destined for a great career.
The letter was destined for the wrong address.
The letter was destined for the wrong address.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((for sth. / to-inf)) to set apart for a particular purpose or end She was destined to become a star.
Similar Words
Synonyms: preordain, fate, doom
Etymology
From Latin 'destinare' (to make firm, establish), from 'de-' (completely) + 'stare' (to stand).
Memory Tips
Think of 'destination'. To destine something is to set its final destination or fate.