as in to destine
to determine the fate of in advance
our victory in the tournament was seemingly predestined
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of predestine
Though Kendall finished well before Stricker on Sunday, the result felt predestined.
—
Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2023
Genes do not predestine one individual to complete fewer years of schooling than another or one individual to score higher on a cognitive performance test than another.
—Robbee Wedow, Scientific American, 26 May 2022
Indeed, most huaren are pragmatists who see a Chinese family history as useful but not predestining.
—The Economist, 28 May 2020
Similarly, his playing of games such as Risk and Civilization seemed to predestine him to amass great power.
—Christina Passariello, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2020
And in a way that almost feels predestined, one of the windows of the center looks out onto the church that Fred Rogers used to attend.
—NBC News, 24 Oct. 2019
Tee and Elle’s growing connection is predestined to result in doom, but these two crazy kids can’t let go of each other.
—Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 2 July 2019
Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2023
Genes do not predestine one individual to complete fewer years of schooling than another or one individual to score higher on a cognitive performance test than another.
—Robbee Wedow, Scientific American, 26 May 2022
Indeed, most huaren are pragmatists who see a Chinese family history as useful but not predestining.
—The Economist, 28 May 2020
Similarly, his playing of games such as Risk and Civilization seemed to predestine him to amass great power.
—Christina Passariello, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2020
And in a way that almost feels predestined, one of the windows of the center looks out onto the church that Fred Rogers used to attend.
—NBC News, 24 Oct. 2019
Tee and Elle’s growing connection is predestined to result in doom, but these two crazy kids can’t let go of each other.
—Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 2 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predestine
Verb
-
Bridal tiaras may be less popular than in decades past, but the new guard of regal toppers is designed (and destined) to command attention.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
-
Things seem destined to grow worse across a wide swath of Los Angeles and its besieged neighbors.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Until the locker room culture improves, Miami is doomed to underachieving as it’s done the past two seasons.Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
-
Ted Farnsworth, the architect of MoviePass‘ doomed $9.95-a-month subscription plan, pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding investors in the company.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
These stewards are not perfect, but they’ve been ordained to spread a divine message.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 12 Jan. 2025
-
By obtaining a minister license, the Oscar winner can now be ordained in the future.Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
This could result in making friends that feel serendipitous or fated, and with good reason.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
-
Lincoln's son Tad allegedly became attached to the turkey that was fated to be served at the family's Christmas meal, according to the History Channel.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near predestine
Cite this Entry
“Predestine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predestine. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share