Destine: meaning, definitions and examples
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destine
[ ˈdɛstɪn ]
in life
to determine beforehand; predetermine; to appoint or ordain beforehand in the mind; foreordain; to allot, assign, or dedicate in advance
Synonyms
foreordain, predestine, predetermine
Examples of usage
- Her future was destined to be bright.
- The prophecy seemed to destine him for greatness.
- The decision was destined to have far-reaching consequences.
Translations
Translations of the word "destine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 destinar
🇮🇳 नियति
🇩🇪 bestimmen
🇮🇩 menentukan
🇺🇦 призначати
🇵🇱 przeznaczyć
🇯🇵 運命づける (unmeizukeru)
🇫🇷 destiner
🇪🇸 destinar
🇹🇷 tahsis etmek
🇰🇷 운명 짓다 (unmyeong jitda)
🇸🇦 يقدر
🇨🇿 určit
🇸🇰 určiť
🇨🇳 注定 (zhùdìng)
🇸🇮 določiti
🇮🇸 ákveða
🇰🇿 тағайындау
🇬🇪 განზრახვა
🇦🇿 təyin etmək
🇲🇽 destinar
Word origin
The word 'destine' comes from the Latin word 'destinare', which means 'to make firm, establish'. The concept of destiny and fate has been a subject of fascination for centuries, with many cultures believing in a predetermined path for individuals. In astrology, the idea of destinies being written in the stars has persisted throughout history, influencing beliefs and actions. The word 'destine' embodies this idea of preordained outcomes and the influence of external forces on one's life.
See also: destined, predestinarian, predestine.