Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

predestine

verb

/ˌpriːˈdɛstɪn/

Definition

To determine or decide in advance.

Examples

The scholars debated whether their future was predestined or shaped by their choices.
Many religious doctrines hold that God predestines individuals to salvation or damnation.
She believed that her talent for music was predestined since childhood.

Meaning

The concept of predestination refers to the belief that certain events or outcomes are predetermined or established before they occur, often relating to fate or divine will.