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Doomed to be honoured in reception (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fated

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'doomed' is the definition.
('fate' can be a synonym of 'doom')

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(Other definitions for fated that I've seen before include "Destined - inevitable" , "Predestined" , "Doomed or destined" , "Suffering a lot" , "Destined, foreordained (5)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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