destined to do — certain to do something in the future; fated or predetermined to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: certain to do something in the future; fated or predetermined to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdestɪnd tuː duː/
Example Sentences
- My friend is destined to be late for everything, even his own wedding!
- This old computer is destined to crash right before my important presentation.
- Young Mozart was destined to become one of history's greatest composers.
destined to do
NOUN[/ˈdestɪnd tuː duː/]
certain to do something in the future; fated or predetermined to do something
certain to do something in the future; fated or predetermined to do something
Though her path was questioned, she was destined to heal!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin destinare, meaning 'to make firm' or 'to establish.' The word evolved to encompass the concept of fixing one's course or purpose, metaphorically anchoring future events as if securing them with an immovable stake of fate.
Breakdown
de- (intensifier) + -stinare (from stare, to stand firm). The prefix de- strengthens the root, while stinare relates to stability and fixedness, combining to mean 'to firmly establish or determine.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend is destined to be late for everything, even his own wedding!”
“This old computer is destined to crash right before my important presentation.”
“Young Mozart was destined to become one of history's greatest composers.”
“These two are destined to argue about everything from pizza toppings to world politics.”
“The project was destined to succeed with such a dedicated team.”
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