destines

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A score that destines young doctors-to-be to a life of ennui in a job they do not enjoy, because they could not match into the competitive specialty of their dreams.

From Scientific American • Mar. 12, 2020

What the Lord destines, he buys—some old iron, a bundle of rags, an old sack, or else a hide.

From Jewish Children by Berman, Hannah

Allow me, then, to call him here so as to restore his confidence; or, better still, come and show me the portion, which your munificence destines for me.

From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne

She destines you for an alliance almost royal.

From The Man Who Laughs by Hugo, Victor

I believe he has a daughter, and destines this money to be her dowry.'

From Lord Kilgobbin by Lever, Charles James