pre·des·ti·nate
| \ prē-ˈde-stə-nət
, -ˌnāt \
, -ˌnāt \
Definition of predestinate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: destined, fated, or determined beforehand
predestinate
verb
pre·des·ti·nate
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predestinated; predestinating
Definition of predestinate (Entry 2 of 2)
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: to foreordain to an earthly or eternal lot or destiny by divine decree
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“Predestinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predestinate. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.
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