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Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
destine
This term carries a heavy sense of inevitability and cosmic orchestration. It suggests a path that is carved out by a higher power or an unchangeable sequence of events, creating a feeling of predestination rather than simple planning. It is most frequently encountered in the passive voice, as in "was destined to," which emphasizes the lack of agency the subject has over their own future.
When applied to objects or resources, the word shifts from a mystical tone to one of formal designation. In this context, it describes the intentional allocation of assets for a specific end goal, though it still retains a level of formality and permanence that distinguishes it from the more casual "intend" or "plan."
Meanings
Examples
The prophecy says the gods destine him for greatness.
I feel as if the stars destine us to be together.
Some believe that a higher power destines every soul to a specific path.
The ancient scrolls destine the kingdom to fall in a great fire.
The funds were destined for the new library project.
This package is destined for the head office in London.