PREDESTINE


Meaning of PREDESTINE in English

v. Function: verb

1 to fix the future of in advance FF1C; his treasured scribblings were predestined to light a kitchen fire FF1E;

Synonyms: destine, determine, doom (to), fate, foreordain, predetermine, preform, preordain

Related Words: predecide; prejudge; preestablish

2 to determine by or as if by divine decree or eternal purpose FF1C; some believe that God predestines individuals to eternal life or to eternal damnation FF1E;

Synonyms: foredestine, foreordain, predestinate, predetermine, preordain

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.