preordain

verb
/ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

Meaning

To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.

Example Sentences

They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.

Synonyms

predetermine, foreordain, fate, predestine

Antonyms

chance, random

Collocations

preordain fate, preordain events, preordain outcome, preordain by God

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