preordained Definition
- 1determined or decided in advance, usually by a higher power or fate
- 2predetermined or destined
Using preordained: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "preordained" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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It was preordained that he would become a priest.
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The outcome of the game seemed preordained from the beginning.
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Some people believe that our destiny is preordained.
preordained Synonyms and Antonyms
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Origins of preordained
from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'ordain' meaning 'to decree or command'
Summary: preordained in Brief
The term 'preordained' [priːˈɔːdeɪnd] refers to something that has been determined or decided in advance, usually by a higher power or fate. It can also mean something that is predetermined or destined. Examples include 'It was preordained that he would become a priest' and 'Some people believe that our destiny is preordained.' Synonyms for 'preordained' include 'predetermined,' 'destined,' and 'fated.'
