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destined

/ˈdɛstɪnd/

Translations

destinedadjective

/ˈdɛstɪnd/

Non-gradable; comparative and superlative forms are normally not used.

destinéAu sens de « voué à », « censé arriver par le destin ».

They seemed destined to succeed from the very beginning.

Ils semblaient destinés à réussir dès le début.

Additional translations

à destination deAu sens de « dirigé vers » ou « prévu pour un lieu précis ».

Synonyms

destinedpast participle

/ˈdɛstɪnd/

Functions as the past-participle form of the verb “destine” used adjectivally.

destinéAu sens de « prédestiné », « fixé d’avance ».

The destined hero arose at the appointed hour.

Le héros destiné se leva à l’heure fixée.

Synonyms

bound for

meant to be

destineverb

destined

Past Simple

destined

Past Simple

destined

Past Participle

destining

Gerund

/ˈdɛstɪn/

destiner

They destine part of the budget to education each year.

Ils destinent chaque année une partie du budget à l’éducation.

Additional translations

prédestinerAu sens de déterminer à l’avance, avec une nuance plus littéraire ou philosophique.

Synonyms

Definitions

destinedadjective

Certain or predetermined to happen in the future; fated.

They seemed destined to succeed from the very beginning.

Heading or set on a course toward a particular place or outcome; bound for.

The flight was destined for Tokyo.

destinedpast participle

Predetermined by fate or intention.

The destined hero arose at the appointed hour.

destineverb

To determine beforehand; to preordain.

The project was destined to succeed from the start.

To assign or allocate in advance.

The funds were destined for the new community center.

To direct or intend for a particular destination or purpose.

The package is destined for Australia.