predestine Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb decree or determine beforehand
  2. verb foreordain by divine will or decree
    foreordain; predestinate.
  3. verb foreordain or determine beforehand
    foreordain; preordain.

WordNet


Pre*des"tine transitive verb
Etymology
Cf. F. prédestiner. See Predestinate.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Predestined ; present participle & verbal noun Predestining
Definitions
  1. To decree beforehand; to foreordain; to predestinate. Young.

Webster 1913