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destines

VERB

predetermine, ordain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

doom intend

STRONG

allot appoint assign consecrate decide decree dedicate design determine devote earmark fate foreordain predestine preform preordain purpose reserve

WEAK

doom to mark out

Antonyms

STRONG

hesitate keep misuse use waste

Example Sentences

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A score that destines young doctors-to-be to a life of ennui in a job they do not enjoy, because they could not match into the competitive specialty of their dreams.

From Scientific American • Mar. 12, 2020

The holy act is however interrupted by the Emperor's niece, Princess Eudora, who comes to purchase a golden chain, which once belonged to the Emperor Constantin, and which she destines for her bride-groom, Prince Leopold.

From The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas by Annesley, Charles, pseud.

She destines you for an alliance almost royal.

From The Man Who Laughs by Hugo, Victor

I believe he has a daughter, and destines this money to be her dowry.'

From Lord Kilgobbin by Lever, Charles James

Allow me, then, to call him here so as to restore his confidence; or, better still, come and show me the portion, which your munificence destines for me.

From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne