Predestine (Verb)
Meaning 1
Foreordain by divine will or decree.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 2
Foreordain or determine beforehand.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The prophecy seemed to predestine the young warrior for greatness in battle.
- Her family's history of artistic talent appeared to predestine her for a career in the creative arts.
- It was as though fate had predestined the couple to be together, despite their tumultuous past.
- Many believe that our genes predestine us to certain personality traits or characteristics.
- The course of their lives seemed to be predestined from the moment they shared that first kiss.
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Meaning 3
Decree or determine beforehand.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- God is believed to predestine certain individuals for salvation according to the doctrine of predestination.
- The company's goals and strategies will predestine our future success in the competitive market.
- Their failure to adapt was destined to predestine the company's downfall in the coming years.
- A lack of skills can predestine someone for a limited career with limited options.
- Their difficult circumstances did not predestine them for failure, but rather encouraged them to work harder.