preordained

/ˌpriɔːrˈdeɪnd/ /ˌpriɔːrˈdeɪnd/

Meanings

verb

To determine the fate of something in advance.

Examples :

"The king believed God had preordained him to rule the country. "

adjective

Determined in advance; predestined

Examples :

"Her success in the school play was seemingly preordained; she had practiced diligently since childhood. "

philosophy religion theology

Related Words

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

determined verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the parameters of the history project, specifying the required length and number of sources. "

diligently adverb

/ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/ /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/

In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

"The student diligently studied for the exam, carefully reviewing all the notes. "

determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

believed verb

/bɪˈliːvd/ /biˈliːvd/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

advance noun

/ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ /ədˈvæns/

A forward move; improvement or progression.

"an advance in health or knowledge"

predestined verb

/ˌpriːˈdestɪnd/ /ˌpreeˈdestɪnd/

To determine the future or the fate of something in advance; to preordain.

"Many believe that our lives are not entirely predestined, but influenced by the choices we make. "

seemingly adverb

/ˈsiːmɪŋli/

As it appears; apparently.

"The dog seemed happy, seemingly wagging its tail excitedly. "

success noun

/səkˈsɛs/

The achievement of one's aim or goal.

"His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success."

childhood noun

/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

The state of being a child.

"Her childhood memories of playing hide-and-seek with her siblings were happy and vivid. "

practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

country noun

/ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/

(chiefly British) An area of land; a district, region.

"The country surrounding our small village is mostly farmland. "