destiny
see also: Destiny
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈdɛstɪni/
Noun

destiny (plural destinies)

  1. That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will
    Synonyms: fate, lot
  2. The fixed order of things; invincible necessity; an irresistible power or agency conceived of as determining the future, whether in general or of an individual.
    Synonyms: fate
Synonyms Related terms
Destiny
Proper noun
  1. A female given name.
    • 2010 Dwayne S. Joseph, Eye for an Eye, Urban Soul (2010), ISBN 1601622260:
      The man smiled and extended his hand. "I'm Cole." Rebecca took his hand. "Destiny." She'd chosen the name because she felt as though she'd discovered just that the day she realized what her mission in life was to be.



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