destinare — meaning in English

English meaning

• dedicate verb To commit oneself or one's time fully to a particular purpose or cause.
• slate noun A fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.

Senses

destinare is used for these senses in English:

• dedicate (transitive) To set apart for a special use.
• slate (transitive, chiefly, US) To anticipate or strongly expect.

dedicate — full definition

1. verb To commit oneself or one's time fully to a particular purpose or cause.
2. verb To address or inscribe a creative work to someone as a mark of respect or affection.
3. verb To formally open a building or set something apart for a special use, often with ceremony.

slate — full definition

1. noun A fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.
2. noun A list of candidates or a planned schedule of activities.
3. verb To schedule or plan something.
4. verb To criticize harshly.

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