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destiny
destiny /ˈdɛstəni/
noun
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(
)
An event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
(
destiny
, fate
)
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
He believed that his destiny was to become a world-renowned musician.
He believed that his destiny was to become a world-renowned musician.
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()
The ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman)
(
destiny
, fate
)
the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman)
We are helpless in the face of destiny
we are helpless in the face of destiny
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Your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
(
destiny
, portion
, circs
[Informal, British] , circumstances
, fate
, fortune
, lot
, luck
)
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
Whatever my fortune may be
whatever my fortune may be
Deserved a better fate
deserved a better fate
Has a happy lot
has a happy lot
The luck of the Irish
the luck of the Irish
A victim of circumstances
a victim of circumstances
Success that was her portion
success that was her portion
naranjilla
naranjilla /ˌnærənˈʤɪlə/
noun
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Small perennial shrub cultivated in uplands of South America for its edible bright orange fruits resembling tomatoes or oranges
(
naranjilla
, Solanum quitoense
)
small perennial shrub cultivated in uplands of South America for its edible bright orange fruits resembling tomatoes or oranges
hog snapper
hog snapper /hɔg ˈsnæpər/
noun
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Large wrasse of western Atlantic; head of male resembles a pig's snout
(
hog snapper
, hogfish
, Lachnolaimus maximus
)
large wrasse of western Atlantic; head of male resembles a pig's snout
self-starter
self-starter /ˈsɛlfˌstɑːrtər/
noun
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An electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine
(
self-starter
)
an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine
Modern cars come equipped with a self-starter, eliminating the need for manual cranking.
Modern cars come equipped with a self-starter, eliminating the need for manual cranking.
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An energetic person with unusual initiative
(
self-starter
)
an energetic person with unusual initiative