Destining — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈde-stən/ des·tine

Meaning & Definition of Destining

Destining (verb)

  1. to decree beforehand, predetermine
  2. to designate, assign, or dedicate in advance
  3. to direct, devise, or set apart for a specific purpose or place

Destining (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to determine the fate of in advance

    "his extreme height seemed to destine him for a career in basketball"

    similar: dooming, fating, foredooming, foreordaining, ordaining, predestining, predetermining, preordaining
    related: predestinating, auguring, forecasting, foretelling, predicting, presaging, prognosticating, prophesying, preconceiving, prejudging, condemning, sentencing, boding, foreboding, portending, anticipating, divining, foreknowing, foreseeing

Related Entry: Destine (verb)

Destine is a different word from Destining. The synonyms below are for destine, not for destining.

  1. to determine the fate of in advance

    "his extreme height seemed to destine him for a career in basketball"

    similar: doom, fate, foredoom, foreordain, ordain, predestine, predetermine, preordain
    related: predestinate, augur, forecast, foretell, predict, presage, prognosticate, prophesy, preconceive, prejudge, condemn, sentence, bode, forebode, portend, anticipate, divine, foreknow, foresee

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Destining

The most common words with a similar meaning to Destining:

dooming, fating, foredooming, foreordaining, ordaining, predestining, predetermining, preordaining

Related Words for Destining

predestinating, auguring, forecasting, foretelling, predicting, presaging, prognosticating, prophesying, preconceiving, prejudging, condemning, sentencing, boding, foreboding, portending, anticipating, divining, foreknowing, foreseeing

Word Forms of Destining

Inflections: destined

Origin & Etymology of Destining

Middle English, from Anglo-French destiner, from Latin destinare, from de- + -stinare (akin to Latin stare to stand) stand

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Destining

What does "Destining" mean?

"Destining" means to decree beforehand, predetermine. As a verb, it is defined as: to decree beforehand, predetermine.

What is another word for "Destining"?

Other words for "Destining" include dooming, fating, foredooming, foreordaining, ordaining, predestining, predetermining and preordaining. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Destining" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Destining"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Destining". Common alternatives include dooming, fating, foredooming, foreordaining, ordaining, predestining, predetermining and preordaining.

How do you use "Destining" in a sentence?

Examples of "Destining" in a sentence: "his extreme height seemed to destine him for a career in basketball".

Is "Destining" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Destining" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Destining"?

"Destining" is pronounced /ˈde-stən/ and divided into syllables as des·tine.

What is the origin of the word "Destining"?

"Destining" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French destiner, from Latin destinare, from de- + -stinare (akin to Latin stare to stand) stand. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Destining" meaning "to determine the fate of in advance"?

When "Destining" (verb) means to determine the fate of in advance, synonyms include dooming, fating, foredooming, foreordaining, ordaining and predestining.