Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preordain
verb
/ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/
Definition
To determine or decide in advance; to predestine or foreordain.
Examples
- Many believe that their future is preordained and cannot be changed.
- It seemed that fate had preordained their encounter.
- Their success felt preordained due to years of hard work and preparation.
Meaning
The act of deciding or determining something beforehand implies that the outcome is already planned or destined to happen.
Synonyms
- predestine
- foreordain
- determine
- decide
