Predestine: meaning, definitions and examples
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predestine
[ priːˈdɛstɪn ]
religious belief
Predestine means to determine or decide beforehand, especially in a religious context.
Synonyms
destine, foreordain, predetermine.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| predestine |
This word is often used in religious or philosophical contexts to suggest that events or outcomes are determined by a divine power or fate.
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| foreordain |
This term is similar to 'predestine' and is often used in religious or formal contexts to imply that outcomes are decided in advance, usually by a higher power.
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| predetermine |
Use this word in scientific, technical, or formal discussions to indicate that the outcome is decided in advance based on certain conditions or factors.
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| destine |
This is used in everyday language to indicate that someone or something is meant for a particular purpose or fate.
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Examples of usage
- According to some religions, our fates are predestined.
- The concept of predestination is a common theme in religious texts.
Translations
Translations of the word "predestine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 predestinar
🇮🇳 पूर्वनियत करना
🇩🇪 vorbestimmen
🇮🇩 menentukan terlebih dahulu
🇺🇦 призначати наперед
🇵🇱 przeznaczyć
🇯🇵 運命づける
🇫🇷 prédestiner
🇪🇸 predestinar
🇹🇷 önceden belirlemek
🇰🇷 운명짓다
🇸🇦 قدر
🇨🇿 předurčit
🇸🇰 predurčiť
🇨🇳 预定
🇸🇮 predodrediti
🇮🇸 fyrirhugsa
🇰🇿 алдын ала белгілеу
🇬🇪 წინასწარ განსაზღვრა
🇦🇿 əvvəlcədən müəyyən etmək
🇲🇽 predestinar
Etymology
The word 'predestine' originates from the Latin word 'praedestinare', which means 'to determine beforehand'. The concept of predestination has been a topic of theological debate for centuries, with various religious traditions offering different interpretations of the idea.
See also: destine, destined, predestinarian.