foreordain
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fore·or·dain
(fôr′ôr-dān′)tr.v. fore·or·dained, fore·or·dain·ing, fore·or·dains
To determine or appoint beforehand; predestine.
fore′or·dain′ment, fore·or′di·na′tion (-ôr′dn-ā′shən) n.
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foreordain
(ˌfɔːrɔːˈdeɪn)vb
(tr; may take a clause as object) to determine (events, results, etc) in the future
ˌforeorˈdainment, foreordination n
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fore•or•dain
(ˌfɔr ɔrˈdeɪn, ˌfoʊr-)v.t.
1. to ordain or appoint beforehand.
2. to predestine; predetermine.
[1400–50]
fore`or•dain′ment, n.
fore`or•di•na′tion (-ɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən) n.
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foreordain
Past participle: foreordained
Gerund: foreordaining
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Verb | 1. | foreordain - 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 |
2. | foreordain - foreordain or determine beforehand predetermine - determine beforehand jinx - foredoom to failure; "This project is jinxed!" |
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foreordain
verbTo determine the future of in advance:
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