destiny

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɛstɪni/, SAMPA: /"dEst@ni/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɛstɪni/, SAMPA: /"dEst@ni/

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Noun

Singular destiny

Plural destinies

1. Someone's destiny is path that their life will necessarily take.
   • Synonyms: future, fate and fortune

   No one can escape their destiny.

   She believed it was her destiny to become a doctor.

   The destiny of the nation was uncertain.

Related words

• destination
• destine
• destined