Destine

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛstɪn/

Definitions of destine

verb to intend (someone or something) for a particular purpose or fate

Example Sentences

A1 I am destined to be a great chef.

A2 She believes that we are destined to be together.

B1 The prophecy destines him to become the next king.

B2 His hard work and dedication destined him for success.

C1 The decision to study abroad was destined to change her life forever.

C2 Some people believe that fate destines everything that happens in our lives.

Examples of destine in a Sentence

formal It is believed that some people are destine for greatness from a young age.

informal I feel like we were destine to meet each other at this party.

slang I heard they were destine to be together, like a match made in heaven.

figurative The path you choose today may destine your future success.

Grammatical Forms of destine

• past tense: destined
• plural: destines
• comparative: more destined
• superlative: most destined
• present tense: destine
• future tense: will destine
• perfect tense: have destined
• continuous tense: is destining
• singular: destine
• positive degree: destine
• infinitive: to destine
• gerund: destining
• participle: destining

Origin and Evolution of destine

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'destine' originated from the Latin word 'destinare', which means to determine or appoint.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'destine' has come to be used to refer to something that is meant to happen or preordained, often with a sense of fate or inevitability.