JLPT N1
～べくして
as it is bound to happen; following the natural course
Structure / Usage
Verb (dictionary form) + べくして + same Verb (た-form)
Example Sentences
彼の成功は、なるべくしてなったものだ。
His success was bound to happen.
あの二人は出会うべくして出会った。
Those two were destined to meet.