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des·tine       [des-tin] Pronunciation Key
–verb (used with object), -tined, -tin·ing.
1.to set apart for a particular use, purpose, etc.; design; intend.
2.to appoint or ordain beforehand, as by divine decree; foreordain; predetermine.
[Origin: 1250–1300; ME destinen < OF destiner < L déstināre to establish, determine, equiv. to dé- de- + *stanāre, deriv. of stāre to stand]
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des·tine       (děs'tĭn)  Pronunciation Key 
tr.v.   des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines
  1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic.
  2. To assign for a specific end, use, or purpose: money destined to pay for their child's education.
  3. To direct toward a given destination: a flight destined for Tokyo.


[Middle English destinen, from Old French destiner; see destiny.]

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