01 v. t. To determine the future condition or application of; to set apart by design for a future use or purpose; to fix, as by destiny or by an aut…
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Destined; p. pr. & vb. n.
Destining
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To determine the future condition or application of; to set apart by design for a future use or purpose; to fix, as by destiny or by an authoritative decree; to doom; to ordain or preordain; to appoint; -- often with the remoter object preceded by to or for.“We are decreed, Reserved, and destined to eternal woe.” — Milton.“Till the loathsome opposite Of all my heart had destined, did obtain.” — Tennyson.“Not enjoyment and not sorrow Is our destined end or way.” — Longfellow.