pre·des·tine (pr -d s t n)tr.v. pre·des·tined, pre·des·tin·ing, pre·des·tines 1. To fix upon, decide, or decree in advance; foreordain. 2. Theology To foreordain or elect by divine will or decree. [Middle English predestinen, from Old French predestiner, from Late Latin praed stin re : Latin prae-, pre- + Latin dstinre, to determine; see destiny.] |
predestine [priːˈdɛstɪn], predestinate
vb (tr)
1. to foreordain; determine beforehand
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) Theol (of God) to decree from eternity (any event, esp the final salvation of individuals)
[from Latin praedestināre to resolve beforehand, from destināre to determine, destine]
predestinable adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | predestine - decree or determine beforehand ordain - issue an order |
| 2. | predestine - foreordain by divine will or decree theological system, theology - a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings; "Jewish theology"; "Roman Catholic theology" predetermine - determine beforehand | |
| 3. | predestine - foreordain or determine beforehand predetermine - determine beforehand jinx - foredoom to failure; "This project is jinxed!" |
Translations
predestine [priːˈdestɪn] VT → predestinar
to be predestined to do sth → estar predestinado a hacer algo
to be predestined to do sth → estar predestinado a hacer algo
predestine
vt → vorherbestimmen, prädestinieren; person → prädestinieren
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