destine
intermediateB1/ˈdɛstɪn/ · des-tine
to determine the future or fate of someone or something.
Meanings
to determine the future or fate of someone or something.
کسی شخص یا چیز کا مقدر یا مقدر طے کرنا۔
مقدر کرنا
muqaddar karna
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- destined for greatness
- destined to succeed
- destined to meet
Example Sentences
She is destined for greatness, as her talents are unmatched.
وہ عظمت کے مقدر میں ہے، کیونکہ اس کی صلاحیتیں بے مثال ہیں۔
Woh azmat ke muqaddar mein hai, kyunke is ki salahiyatain be-misaal hain.
He felt that he was destined to travel the world.
اسے احساس ہوا کہ اس کا مقدر دنیا بھر میں سفر کرنا ہے۔
Usay ehsaas hua ke us ka muqaddar duniya bhar mein safar karna hai.
Their meeting seemed destined by fate.
ان کی ملاقات قسمت کے ذریعے مقدر نظر آئی۔
Un ki mulaqat qismat ke zariye muqaddar nazar aayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'destine' as 'Destiny is determined'.
Imagine a crystal ball revealing one's future paths.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaroon khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense it's breath-taking, Many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بوئے گا وہی کاٹے گا
Jo boyega wohi kaatega
As you sow, so shall you reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "destinare" — to determine, to make firm
First known use: 15th century
The word 'destine' has evolved from the Latin term 'destinare', meaning to set a plan or purpose for something.