(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
