predestinate
[ verb pri-des-tuh-neyt; adjective pri-des-tuh-nit, -neyt ]
verb (used with object),pre·des·ti·nat·ed, pre·des·ti·nat·ing.
Theology. to foreordain by divine decree or purpose.
Obsolete. to foreordain; predetermine.
adjective
predestined; foreordained.
Origin of predestinate
1Other words from predestinate
- pre·des·ti·nate·ly, adverb
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How to use predestinate in a sentence
His existence appears as fashioned in essence and end by predestinating power, and the Eternal "takes the responsibility."
British Dictionary definitions for predestinate
predestinate
adjective(priːˈdɛstɪnɪt, -ˌneɪt)
predestined or foreordained
theol subject to predestination; decided by God from all eternity
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