verb
- to determine beforehand; to set apart for a specific purpose or end
- to assign or designate for a particular use or purpose
Usage: often used in passive voice
Examples
- She was destined for greatness from an early age.
- The old building is destined to become a museum.
- They destined the funds for educational programs.
- His talent destined him for a career in music.
- The package was destined for delivery tomorrow.
- Many believed he was destined to fail.
- The company destined its profits for research and development.