foreordain

/ˈfɔrɔrˌdeɪn/
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Other forms: foreordained; foreordains; foreordaining

Definitions of foreordain
  1. verb
    foreordain or determine beforehand
    synonyms: predestine, preordain
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    types:
    jinx
    foredoom to failure
    type of:
    predetermine
    determine beforehand
  2. verb
    foreordain by divine will or decree
    synonyms: predestinate, predestine
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    type of:
    predetermine
    determine beforehand
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