What does preordain mean?
Preordain means (transitive) To determine the fate of something in advance..
Preordain
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To determine the fate of something in advance..
Example Sentences
A child! If here the heart turns sick with rath To see a little one from birth defiled, Or lame or blind, as preordained to languish Through youthless life
Synonyms for preordain
Antonyms for preordain
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Word Forms
- preordains
- preordaining
- preordained
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for preordain?
Common synonyms include foreordain, predestine, predetermine.
What is the opposite of preordain?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use preordain in a sentence?
A child! If here the heart turns sick with rath To see a little one from birth defiled, Or lame or blind, as preordained to languish Through youthless life
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