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Definition of destine

destine

/ˈdɛstɪn/
des · tine
Adjective:destined
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Past Simple:destined
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Past Participle:destined
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Present Participle:destining
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destine Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To ordain, appoint, or predetermine for a specific future outcome or fate (usually used in the passive voice).

Example

"From an early age, the talented pianist seemed destined for international acclaim."

2

To intend, set apart, or designate for a particular purpose, use, or destination (usually used in the passive voice).

Example

"The newly manufactured solar panels are destined for distribution centers across the region."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern English, "destine" is almost exclusively used in the passive voice ("be destined for" or "be destined to"); using it in the active voice sounds formal or literary.

• Rhymes for destine

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French destiner, from Latin destinare ("to make firm, establish, or resolve"), composed of de- ("completely") and a derivative of stare ("to stand").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Destine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/destine
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