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destiny
[ des-tuh-nee ]
noun
- something that is to happen or has happened to a particular person or thing; lot or fortune.
Synonyms: , ,
- the predetermined, usually inevitable or irresistible, course of events.
Synonyms:
- the power or agency that determines the course of events.
- (initial capital letter) this power personified or represented as a goddess.
- the Destinies, the Fates.
Destiny
1/ ˈ»åÉ›²õ³Ùɪ²Ôɪ /
noun
- the power that predetermines events, personified as a goddess
destiny
2/ ˈ»åÉ›²õ³Ùɪ²Ôɪ /
noun
- the future destined for a person or thing; fate; fortune; lot
- the predetermined or inevitable course of events
- the ultimate power or agency that predetermines the course of events
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of destiny1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
I would rather be in the fifth tier with our destiny in our hands, not spending someone else's money.
But her destiny is not entirely in her own hands now.
But Loubani warned that on the “day after†— presumably after some semi-permanent peace deal — Palestinians must retain control of their destiny.
In the meantime, Trump appears ready to turn the page on the post-Cold War rules-based international order of sovereign states that are free to choose their own destinies and alliances.
He told BBC Look North: "It was destiny - everyone thought he was going to score and when he put that header in, it was like the roof just lifted off".
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What doesÌýdestiny mean?
Destiny commonly refers to a specific future or outcome that results from a predetermined or inevitable course of events. The word can also refer to the course of events itself or to the power or force thought to make such things happen.
A close synonym for all of these senses of the word destiny is fate.
Destiny involves what is going to happen, what has to happen, or what is meant to be. If a certain future is said to be someone’s destiny, it can mean that it’s destined (foreordained or predetermined) to happen, or that it should happen. Destiny is often thought to be out of our control, though some people believe you can control your own destiny.
Destiny is sometimes personified—represented as a person, such as a goddess who has the power to determine the course of events in life. When used this way, it is often capitalized.
Destiny should not be confused with density, which is the quality of how dense or compact something is.
Example: I believe it was my destiny to be there that day so that we could meet—it was meant to be.
Where doesÌýdestiny come from?
The first records of the word destiny come from around 1300. It ultimately comes from the Latin verb »åŧ²õ³Ù¾±²ÔÄå°ù±ð, meaning “to determine.â€
When destiny is used to refer to a force that controls what will happen, it’s often thought of a cosmic or supernatural power—or it’s at least compared to one. When destiny is used in the context of religion, it’s often used in discussions of whether humans have free will—the freedom to make our own choices.
The idea of destiny is a common theme in many epic stories, such as those that involve a heroic character who’s the subject of a prophecy.
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What are some other forms related to destiny?
- destinies (plural)
What are some synonyms for destiny?
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What are some words that often get used in discussing destiny?
How isÌýdestiny used in real life?
People usually talk about destiny in terms of what is going to happen to them or what is meant to happen.
You are in control of your own destiny!!!! You can do it!!!!!!!!
— Diddy (@Diddy)
No bad break can keep you from your destiny.
— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017)
A new study suggests that many women believe that pregnancy is determined by "destiny:"
— Glamour (@glamourmag)
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Is destiny used correctly in the following sentence?
It is your destiny to run this company, and nothing will stand in your way.
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