predestine Meaning & Definition
/pɹeˈdɛstɪn/
What Does Predestine Mean?
Predestine is used as a verb meaning To determine the future or the fate of something in advance; to preordain. It can also mean To foreordain by divine will.
Predestine at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɹeˈdɛstɪn/ |
| Synonyms | predestinate, foreordain and preordain |
| Verb forms | predestines, predestining, predestined |
Predestine Definition (Verb)
- To determine the future or the fate of something in advance; to preordain.
- To foreordain by divine will.
Synonyms of Predestine
Predestine synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
predestine (third-person singular simple present predestines, present participle predestining, simple past and past participle predestined)
Words That Rhyme With Predestine
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Origin of Predestine
From Old French prédestiner, from Medieval Latin praedestinare. By surface analysis, pre- + destine. Displaced native Old English foreteohhian.
Frequently Asked Questions About Predestine
What part of speech is predestine?
Predestine is a verb.
What is another word for predestine?
You can replace predestine with words such as predestinate, foreordain and preordain. See the full list of predestine synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of predestine?
The past tense of predestine is predestined. The present participle is predestining.