v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Destined p. pr. & vb. n. Destining. ] [ F. destiner, L. destinare; de + the root of stare to stand. See Stand, and cf. Obstinate. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
We are decreed, Reserved, and destined to eternal woe. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Till the loathsome opposite Of all my heart had destined, did obtain. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Not enjoyment and not sorrow Is our destined end or way. Longfellow.
Syn. -- To design; mark out; determine; allot; choose; intend; devote; consecrate; doom. [ 1913 Webster ]
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