HyperDic: destined

English > 2 senses of the word *destined*:
ADJECTIVE	all	destined, bound	headed or intending to head in a certain direction
ADJECTIVE	all	destined, bound	(usually followed by 'to') governed by fate

destined > pronunciation
Sounds	deh'stihnd
Rhymes	chagrined ... woodwind: 17 rhymes with ihnd...

English > *destined*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in 'college-bound students'.
Example	"a flight destined for New York"
Synonym	bound
Broader	oriented, orientated	Adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances
Spanish	destinado

English > *destined*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	(usually followed by 'to') governed by fate.
Examples	"an old house destined to be demolished" "he is destined to be famous"
Synonym	bound
Broader	certain, sure	Certain to occur
Spanish	condenado, destinado, predestinado, predeterminado
Catalan	condemnat, destinat, predestinat, predeterminat

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