destine
/ˈdɛstɪn/
Meanings
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Verb
A verb meaning 'to determine; decree; appoint', or 'to be destined or ordained; be fated'.
- "The future is destined to be bright."
- "She was destined to become a great leader."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with destineestimate , contemplate , determine
Variants
List of all variants of destine that leads to same resultdestine , destined , destines , destining
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'destiner' meaning 'assign, allot' or 'determine'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'destine' is related to the word 'design'. Both words come from the Latin 'designare', meaning 'to mark out'.
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In astrology, the 'destiny line' on a palm is believed to represent an individual's future and potential.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Fate: The belief that certain events are predetermined and cannot be changed.
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Predestination: The doctrine that God has foreordained all events, including human actions.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'destine' is often used to describe the idea of fate or predetermined outcomes. In art, it can be represented as a hand or a star guiding an individual's path. In music, it can be the title of a song about the inevitability of certain events.
How to Memorize "destine"
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visualize
- Visualize a star guiding an individual's path to represent the concept of 'destine'.
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associate
- Associate the word 'destine' with the idea of a predetermined future or fate.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Destined to succeed' to remember the meaning of 'destine'.
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