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destined
adjective
(usually followed by ‘to’) governed by fate
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ˈdɛstɪnd
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adjective
(usually followed by ‘to’) governed by fate
“Bound to happen”
adjective
Headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in ‘college-bound students’
“Children bound for school”
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Bound to happen
An old house destined to be demolished
He is destined to be famous
Children bound for school
A flight destined for New York
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