Destined
'dɛstɪnd
Definitions
2 meaningsPredetermined; certain to happen or to be something.
'dɛstɪnd
Certain to do or to be something.
She was destined to become a doctor, following in her father's footsteps.
💡 Simply: When you're destined for something, it's like it's written in the stars! Imagine you love to sing, and everyone tells you you have a fantastic voice. You're probably destined to be a singer! It means it's very likely you will be one.
👶 For kids: When something is destined, it means it's meant to happen. Like if you're super good at drawing, you might be destined to be an artist!
More Examples
The ship, battered by the storm, seemed destined to sink.
They were destined to meet, no matter the obstacles.
How It's Used
"He was destined for greatness."
"The lovers were destined to be together."
To predetermine or preordain; to decree as a fate.
'dɛstɪn
To predetermine something.
The oracle destined him to be a king.
💡 Simply: Imagine a story where the writer has already decided what's going to happen. That character is destined for something. It's like the writer made a plan for them and their future.
👶 For kids: When something is destined, it means someone or something *planned it to happen*, even before it happens!
More Examples
The war destined many young men to an early death.
She felt that her choices were destined to lead to success.
How It's Used
"The gods destined him for a life of hardship."
"Their fates were destined by the ancient prophecy."
Idioms & expressions
be destined to
To be certain or likely to experience or do something in the future.
"He was destined to be a great leader."
From Middle French *destiner*, from Latin *destinare* ('to determine, establish'), from *de-* ('down, away') + *stare* ('to stand').
Used in classical literature to describe a predetermined fate or destiny, often in the context of mythology and religious beliefs. Its usage has evolved but retains strong connotations of predetermined outcomes.
Memory tip
Think of *destiny* - something that is already planned for you.