destiny
/ˈdɛstɪni/noun
The future that is certain to happen to someone and cannot be avoided.
Example sentences
- “He felt it was his destiny to take over the family farm.”
- “She believed destiny had brought them together in that tiny cafe.”
'Destiny' often sounds positive, a great future waiting, while 'fate' can be neutral or grim. 'Manifest destiny' is a set historical phrase.