destine — to decide or determine beforehand that something will happen to someone or something in the future
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to decide or determine beforehand that something will happen to someone or something in the future
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdestɪn/
Korean meaning: 운명짓다, 예정하다, 정해놓다
Korean pronunciation: **데**스틴
Example Sentences
- My GPS destined me to arrive at a drive-through wedding chapel instead of the library.
- The young artist was destined to become famous worldwide.
- This old building is destined for demolition next year.
destine
VERB//ˈdestɪn//
to decide or determine beforehand that something will happen to someone or something in the future
The ancient prophecy seemed to destine the young prince to become king.
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Origin
라틴어 'destinare'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '단단히 고정시키다, 확실히 정하다'는 의미였습니다. 마치 운명의 실을 단단히 매듭짓는 것처럼 미래를 확정한다는 개념에서 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My GPS destined me to arrive at a drive-through wedding chapel instead of the library.”
“The young artist was destined to become famous worldwide.”
“This old building is destined for demolition next year.”
“I'm destined to be late every time I try to look fashionable.”
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