Destined Meaning

/ˈdɛstɪnd/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjConfined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain.

"He is sure he is destined for fame."
"When Hape sauntered over for a try after only three minutes it looked as if England were destined for a comfortable victory, but Georgia are made of sterner stuff, as they showed when running Scotland close in Invercargill last week."— 2011 September 18, Ben Dirs, “Rugby World Cup 2011: England 41-10 Georgia”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 27 Nov 2021:

verbsimple past and past participle of destine

We were destined to get married from the time we were born - Not!
He was destined never to meet her again.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The young athlete was ____ to become a world champion after winning every race.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We were ____ to get married from the time we were born - Not!

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The young athlete was ____ to become a world champion after winning every race.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We were ____ to get married from the time we were born - Not!

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