des·tined

des·tined
/ˈdɛstənd/ adj, not used before a noun
1 a : certain to do or to be something

Without the support of the unions, the plan seems destined to fail.

He is destined to be famous.

She felt that she was destined [=fated, meant] to become a writer.

1 b : certain to achieve or experience something : certain to have a particular job, status, etc.
— + for

a nation destined for greatness

They believed that their son was destined for the priesthood.

a technology that is destined for a short life

2 : going or traveling to a particular place
— + for

The ship was destined [=headed, heading, bound] for New York.

The shipment is destined for Bombay.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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