Definition of DESTINATE

destinate

Verb

  • To destine, to choose.
  • To set a destination for (something), to send (something) to a particular destination.
  • To be scheduled to arrive at, as a destination.

Adj

  • Determined, destined.
  • Destined, destinated; ordained, fated.

Origin / Etymology

The adjective is first attested in the first part of the 15th century, the verb in 1490, both in Middle English; borrowed from Latin dēstinātus, perfect passive participle of dēstinō, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix); doublet of destine. Computing/postal use by analogy with originate. Participial usage of the adjective up until Early Modern English.

Synonyms

destine, originate

Scrabble Score: 10

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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