destiny
ˈdɛstəni
destinies
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Definition of destiny - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
controlling forcehidden power believed to control what will happen
  • Many cultures have different interpretations of destiny..
fate fortune kismet
2.
inevitable eventsinevitable course of events in the future
  • Meeting her was part of his destiny.
fate fortune kismet
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Expressions with destiny

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time when unseen forces steer you toward necessary action
At the crossroads, he knew destiny calls and stepped forward.
inevitable future event that is momentous
She felt she had a date with destiny at the championship.
express connection of futures between people or events
Their destiny is intertwined through shared experiences.
good luck or fortune comes to someone
After months unemployed, destiny smiles on Jamal with an unexpected job offer.
influence the course of someone's life
Her guidance helped shape his destiny in the art world.
signal that an important event is near
The moment of truth is here, destiny beckons.

Origin of destiny

Latin, destinare (to determine)

Terms with destiny included in their meaning

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destiny
be destined for a particular outcome or place
life path
destiny or fate
destiny
inevitable outcome of events
destiny
destined to achieve a particular outcome
destiny outcome
express that destiny causes a different result than expected
destiny future
express that a person's future cannot be changed
philosophy
destiny or fate following as effect from cause
destiny
allow events to unfold without interference

Examples of destiny in a sentence

  • Destiny had other plans for him.
  • She believed it was her destiny to teach.

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  1. French:destin, sort, ...
  2. German:Schicksal, ...
  3. Italian:fato, ...
  4. Spanish:destino, ...
  5. Portuguese:fado, ...
  6. Chinese:命运, 天命, ...
  7. Japanese:運命, ...
  8. Arabic:قَدَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:גּוֹרָל, יַעַד, ...
  10. Russian:рок, предназначение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доля, фатум, ...
  12. Hindi:नियति, किस्मत, ...

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