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destinies

/ˈdɛstəniz/

Meanings
noun
That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will

Examples :

"The college admissions process felt like a pivotal moment, as if these letters held the keys to our future destinies. "
philosophy religion theology soul being future

Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

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irresistible adjective

/ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbl̩/

Impossile to resist.

"The smell of freshly baked cookies was irresistible; everyone in the kitchen rushed to the counter. "

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inevitable noun

/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/

Something that is predictable, necessary, or cannot be avoided.

"The inevitable consequence of missing homework is a bad grade. "

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predestined verb

/ˌpriːˈdestɪnd/ /ˌpreeˈdestɪnd/

To determine the future or the fate of something in advance; to preordain.

"Many believe that our lives are not entirely predestined, but influenced by the choices we make. "

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backgrounds noun

/ˈbækˌɡraʊndz/

One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.

"The lawyer had a background in computer science."

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intertwined verb

/ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/ /ɪnərˈtwaɪnd/

To twine something together.

"The toddler playfully intertwined his fingers in his mother's hair. "

Illustration admissions

admissions noun

/ədˈmɪʃənz/ /ædˈmɪʃənz/

The act or practice of admitting.

"The university announced the admissions results for the fall semester. "

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successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

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predetermined verb

/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ /ˌpriːdɪˈtɝːrmɪnd/

To determine or decide in advance.

"The meeting time was predetermined by the manager, so everyone had to adjust their schedules. "

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determining verb

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ/ /dɪˈtɝːmɪnɪŋ/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The fence is determining the boundary between our yard and our neighbor's. "

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classmates noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmates and I are working on a group project for science. "

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invincible noun

/ɪnˈvɪns.ɪbl̩/

Someone or something that cannot be defeated, destroyed or killed.

"The undefeated champion was the invincible in the wrestling tournament. "