Destiny

noun
/ˈdes.tə.ni/

Meaning

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future; fate.

Example Sentences

She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.

She believed it was her destiny to become a doctor.

Example Expressions

sealed destiny

Synonyms

fate, fortune, lot, predetermination, kismet, predestination
Entry 1
fate, fortune, lot, predetermination
Entry 2
fate, fortune, lot, kismet, predestination

Antonyms

choice, free will, accident, chance, randomness
Entry 1
choice, free will, accident, chance
Entry 2
chance, accident, randomness

Collocations

fulfill destiny, control destiny, destiny calls, meet destiny, shape destiny
Entry 1
fulfill destiny, control destiny, destiny calls
Entry 2
fulfill destiny, meet destiny, control destiny, shape destiny

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