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destine

/ˈdɛs.tɪn/

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verb

C1formalcommon/ˈdɛs.tɪn/

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

ruГлагол, используемый для указания на то, что что-то предназначено или отведено для определённой цели, судьбы или места назначения.esVerbo usado para indicar que algo está destinado o reservado para un fin, un destino o un propósito determinado, o que alguien está predestinado a algo.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose est destiné ou réservé à un but, un destin ou une destination particulière.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar que algo está destinado ou reservado a um determinado propósito, destino ou lugar. Em outros contextos, pode significar determinar antecipadamente o destino de alguém ou algo.zh动词,表示某事物被注定、预定或指定用于特定目的、命运或去向。常用于被动语态,指命中注定或为某用途而设。arفعل يُستعمل للإشارة إلى أن شيئًا ما مُقدَّر أو مُخصَّص لغاية أو لمصير أو لِمكان معيّن.

  1. Intend or determine B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruПредназначатьesDestinar, determinar de antemanofrDestiner (sens : prédestiner, décider d'avance)deBestimmenptDestinarzh注定arقَدَّرَ

    Synonyms: appointassigndesigndoomfateintendmeanordainpredestinepredeterminepreordain

  2. Set apart for a purpose B2 formal

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

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

    ruПредназначатьesdestinarfrDestiner àdeBestimmenptDestinarzh注定;指定用途arيُخَصِّص لغرض

    Synonyms: allotappointassigndedicatedesignatedevoteearmarkintendreserveset aside

  • destined past participle
  • destined past simple
  • destining present participle
  • destines third person singular