destined

adjective

1. bound for a certain destination: a freighter destined for Manila.
2. ordained, appointed, or predetermined to be or do something.
3. liable, planning, or intending to be or do something.

verb (used with object), des·tined, des·tin·ing.

1. to set apart for a particular use, purpose, etc.; design; intend.
2. to appoint or ordain beforehand, as by divine decree; foreordain; predetermine.

adjective (postpositive)

1. foreordained or certain; meanthe is destined to be famous
2. (usually foll by for) heading (towards a specific destination); directeda letter destined for Europe

verb

1. (tr) to set apart or appoint (for a certain purpose or person, or to do something); intend; design

v.

c.1300, from Old French destiner (12c.), from Latin destinare “make fast or firm, establish” (see destination). Originally in English of the actions of deities, fate, etc. Of human choices or actions, from early 16c. Related: Destined.