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   Destine , 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.
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   We are decreed,
   Reserved, and destined to eternal woe.
   Milton.
   
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   Till the loathsome opposite
   Of all my heart had destined, did obtain.
   Tennyson.
   
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   Not enjoyment and not sorrow
   Is our destined end or way.
   Longfellow.
   Syn. -- To design; mark out; determine; allot; choose; intend; devote; consecrate; doom.
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