Destined Meaning in English

word · lemma: destine

US

/ˈdɛstɪnd/

DES-tind

UK

/dˈɛstɪnd/

DES-tind

Definition

Meant to happen in the future, often by fate or a higher power; certain or bound to happen.

Usage & Nuances

Often used with 'to' plus a verb (e.g., 'destined to win'). Conveys inevitability or strong likelihood, sometimes romantic or dramatic. Can be used in formal or literary contexts. Not the same as 'designed' (created for a purpose).

• Spanish: destinado - predestinado
• Portuguese (BR): destinado - predestinado
• Portuguese (PT): destinado - predestinado
• Chinese (Simplified): 注定的 - 命中注定的
• Chinese (Traditional): 註定的 - 命中註定的
• Hindi: नियति द्वारा तय - भाग्य में लिखा हुआ
• Arabic: مقدر - مكتوب
• Bengali: নিয়তি নির্ধারিত - পূর্বনির্ধারিত
• Russian: предназначенный - суждено
• Japanese: 運命づけられた - 定められた
• Vietnamese: được định sẵn - đã an bài
• Korean: 운명 지어진 - 정해진
• Turkish: kaderinde olan - yazgılı
• Urdu: مقدر - نصیب
• Indonesian: ditakdirkan - ditentukan

Example Sentences

She was destined to become a doctor.

basic

It seems this meeting was destined to happen.

basic

Some people believe they are destined for greatness.

basic

We were destined to cross paths sooner or later.

natural

That car was destined for trouble from the start.

natural

Honestly, I always felt we were destined to be friends.

natural