destine

Meaning

1. to preordain
2. to assign something (especially finance) for a particular use
3. to have a particular destination

Synonyms

designate

intend

ordain

predetermine

predestine

fate

doom

earmark

appoint

specify

preordain

foreordain

assign

mean

design

appropriate

prefigure

purport

purpose

refer

single

stand for

state

stipulate

think of

design for

aim

intend for

allocate

allot

appointment

consign

dedicate

determine

dispose

fix

foredoom

have in mind

imply

import

mark

nominate

predestinate

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɛstɪn/

Etymology

From Middle English destinen, from Old French destiner.