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predestine

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pre⋅des⋅tine

  [pri-des-tin]
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–verb (used with object), -tined, -tin⋅ing.
to destine in advance; foreordain; predetermine: He seemed predestined for the ministry.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME predestinen < L praedestināre. See pre-, destine

Related forms:
pre⋅des⋅ti⋅na⋅ble, adjective
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pre·des·tine   (prē-děs'tĭn)   
tr.v.   pre·des·tined, pre·des·tin·ing, pre·des·tines

  1. To fix upon, decide, or decree in advance; foreordain.

  2. Theology To foreordain or elect by divine will or decree.


[Middle English predestinen, from Old French predestiner, from Late Latin praedēstināre : Latin prae-, pre- + Latin dēstināre, to determine; see destiny.]
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