destinar

Senses

1. 1.

   to destine, to intend

   to set aside or reserve something for a specific purpose or person

2. 2.

   to allocate, to earmark

   to assign resources, funds, or space for a particular use

3. 3.

   to address, to send

   to direct correspondence or shipments to a recipient

Examples

• "O governo destinou R$ 10 milhões para a construção de escolas."

  The government allocated R$ 10 million for the construction of schools.

• "Esta sala é destinada a reuniões importantes."

  This room is intended for important meetings.

• "A carta foi destinada ao diretor da empresa."

  The letter was addressed to the company's director.

Usage

Commonly used in formal and administrative contexts. Often appears in the passive voice with "ser destinado a" (to be intended for). Frequently collocates with "recursos" (resources), "verbas" (funds), and "espaço" (space).