資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Destine \Des"tine\, 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.

         We are decreed, Reserved, and destined to eternal woe.
                                                  --Milton.

         Till the loathsome opposite Of all my heart had
         destined, did obtain.                    --Tennyson.

         Not enjoyment and not sorrow Is our destined end or
         way.                                     --Longfellow.

   Syn: To design; mark out; determine; allot; choose; intend;
        devote; consecrate; doom.