destinate
To destine, to chooseTo destine, to choose.
Meaning
3 senses(nonstandard, possibly, rare)To destine, to choose.
(nonstandard, possibly, rare)To set a destination for (something), to send (something) to a particular destination.
(nonstandard, possibly, rare)To be scheduled to arrive at, as a destination.
Origin
The adjective is first attested in the first part of the 15th century, the verb in 1490, bThe 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.
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Forms
destinates, destinating, destinated, destinated| Base form | destinate · to destinate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | destinates |
| Present participle | destinating |
| Past simple | destinated |
| Past participle | destinated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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