destined

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛstɪnd/

adjective

[predic.]
  • (of a person’s future) regarded as developing as though according to a pre-existing plan: he was destined for great things [with infinitive]: they were destined to become diplomats
  • (destined to) certain to meet (a particular fate): the Act seems destined to failure
  • (destined for) intended for or travelling towards (a particular place): the shipment of illegal drugs destined for American and European markets
  • [attributive] preordained: your heroine will be united with her destined mate