Destined (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'; "children bound for school"; "a flight destined for New York".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The ship was destined for Europe but was diverted to Africa due to bad weather.
- She was a student destined for greatness, earning top grades in her class.
- A train destined for Moscow derailed causing significant delays on the rail network.
- The package was clearly labelled and destined for a customer in Australia.
- The aid convoy was destined for a disaster zone but was delayed at the border.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
(usually followed by `to') governed by fate; "bound to happen"; "an old house destined to be demolished"; "he is destined to be famous".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was destined to become a great artist, and her paintings would one day be famous worldwide.
- The old mansion had been destined to be a museum since its construction in the 19th century.
- He is destined to be a great leader, with a vision for a better future for his country.
- The beautiful island was destined to become a popular tourist destination due to its crystal-clear waters.
- The young athlete was destined to win the gold medal, having trained tirelessly for years.