Destine (Verb)
Meaning 1
Design or destine; "She was intended to become the director".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- His lifelong passion for art seemed to destine him to become a famous painter, not a business owner.
- The entire economy appears to be designed, or destine, to be controlled by a handful of large corporations.
- She was trained by her father, who was supposed to destine her to be the most talented musician in their small town.
- It seems I was destine to become the doctor in the family, taking over the family business after completing my studies.
- She was supposed to be destine for the international tournament, but an injury to her knee last season kept her out of the competition.
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Meaning 2
Decree or designate beforehand; "She was destined to become a great pianist".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- He was destined to take over the family business after his father's retirement.
- Her natural talent and hard work were clear indicators that she was destined for greatness.
- The ancient prophecy foretold of a chosen hero who was destined to save the kingdom.
- His fate was sealed at birth, and he was destined to follow in his ancestors' footsteps.
- From a young age, she was destined to pursue a career in medicine, driven by her compassion and intellect.