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predestine
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pre·des·tine  (pr-dstn)
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 praedstinre : Latin prae-, pre- + Latin dstinre, to determine; see destiny.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.predestine - decree or determine beforehand
ordain - issue an order
2.predestine - foreordain by divine will or decree
foreordain, predestinate
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
preordain, foreordain
predetermine - determine beforehand
jinx - foredoom to failure; "This project is jinxed!"
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Spanish predestine [priːˈdɛstɪn] vt → predestinar
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