destined

• Beschreibt, dass etwas mit Sicherheit geschehen wird, oder jemanden, der für einen bestimmten Zweck oder eine bestimmte Zukunft vorherbestimmt ist.

Describes something that is certain to happen or someone who is intended for a particular purpose or future.

1. Predetermined fateB2formal

   Having a future that has been decided or planned by fate or a higher power.

   Vorbestimmt

   • They were destined to meet again.
   • He believed he was destined for greatness.
   • The couple felt they were destined to be together.

   Synonymeboundcertaindoomedfatedforeordainedineluctableinescapableinevitablepredestinedunavoidable

2. Intended for a purposeB2formal

   Certain to happen or intended for a specific purpose or destination.

   Bestimmt

   • This money is destined for the charity fund.
   • The ship was destined for New York.
   • She felt destined to become a teacher.

   Synonymefatedforeordainedintendedordainedpredestinedpredetermined

   Antonymeaccidentalfortuitousincidentalunintendedunplanned

• 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