v.
Pronunciation: ' des-t ə n
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: des · tined ; des · tin · ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French destiner, from Latin destinare, from de- + -stinare (akin to Latin stare to stand) ― more at STAND
Date: 14th century
1 : to decree beforehand : PREDETERMINE
2 a : to designate, assign, or dedicate in advance <the younger son was destined for the priesthood> <a trait that destine s them to failure> b : to direct, devise, or set apart for a specific purpose or place <freight destined for European ports>