destine

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas für einen bestimmten Zweck, ein Schicksal oder einen Bestimmungsort vorgesehen oder bestimmt ist; auch im Sinne von vorherbestimmen oder dazu verurteilen, etwas zu erleiden.

A verb used to indicate that something is intended or set apart for a particular purpose, fate, or destination.

1. Intend or determineB2formal

   To determine or decide something in advance, often by fate or a higher power.

   Bestimmen

   • The project was destined for success from the start.
   • They felt they were destined to meet.
   • The treasure was destined to be found by the rightful heir.

   Synonymeappointassigndesigndoomfateintendmeanordainpredestinepredeterminepreordain

2. Set apart for a purposeB2formal

   To designate or set something aside for a specific use or purpose.

   Bestimmen

   • This land is destined for a new school.
   • The funds were destined for charity.
   • The room was destined to become a library.

   Synonymeallotappointassigndedicatedesignatedevoteearmarkintendreserveset aside