Thesaurus results for PREDETERMINE

predetermine

verb

ˌprē-di-ˈtər-mən

Definition of predetermine

as in to destine

to determine the fate of in advance religious sects that believe that an individual's salvation has been predetermined by God

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Recent Examples of predetermine To me, what emerges from this swaying feels more natural than simply forging ahead with a predetermined, easily understood logic. — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The states cite administration statements as evidence that the Section 301 outcome was predetermined. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Democracies do not function well when large numbers of citizens believe outcomes are predetermined, rules are selectively applied, or political insiders decide which questions reach the ballot. — Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 One parent shared their experience with this problem at a party, where the kids' food selection was predetermined. — Devonne Goode, Parents, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for predetermine

Recent Examples of Synonyms for predetermine

Verb

Various harsh and challenging Antarctic environments have served as testing sites for equipment destined for the Moon, Mars and beyond.

— Daniella McCahey, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
Private investigators believe the vehicles were destined for the Sinaloa Cartel.

— Steve Fisher Special Correspondent Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of destine

Verb

He was ordained in 2018 after studies at the University of Dallas and Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Miss Clearman seemed to cast some kind of spell with her pronouncement, ordain the certainty of that future August afternoon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of ordain

Verb

Some economists argued that government attempts to intervene in the economy were doomed to fail.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Efforts to institute regulations at an international level are often doomed to fail, typically because of geopolitical and economic competition.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026