destinate Synonyms & Antonyms
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Destinate as a 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.
Destinate as an Adjective
Determined, destined.
Destined, destinated; ordained, fated.
Word Forms & Grammar
destinate (third-person singular simple present destinates, present participle destinating, simple past and past participle destinated)
destinate (comparative more destinate, superlative most destinate)
Words That Rhyme With Destinate
Origin of Destinate
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.
Destinate: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Meaning | To destine, to choose |
| Comparative / superlative | more destinate, most destinate |
| Verb forms | destinates, destinating, destinated |
Quick Answers About Destinate
Is destinate a verb or an adjective?
Destinate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the past tense of destinate?
The past tense of destinate is destinated. The present participle is destinating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of destinate?
The comparative form is more destinate and the superlative form is most destinate.