foreordain

[ fawr-awr-deyn, fohr- ]

verb (used with object)

1. to ordain or appoint beforehand.
2. to predestine; predetermine.

foreordain

/ ˌfɔːrɔːˈdeɪn; ˌfɔːrɔːdɪˈneɪʃən /

verb

1. tr; may take a clause as object to determine (events, results, etc) in the future

Derived Forms

• ˌforeorˈdainment, noun

Other Words From

• foreor·dainment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreordain¹

First recorded in 1400–50, foreordain is from the late Middle English word forordeinen. See fore-, ordain

Example Sentences

Even that "in it to win it" slogan had a strong odor of arrogance about it, as if it was atempting to foreordain an outcome.

From The Daily Beast

The word foreordain means to ordain beforehand: and the word elect means to choose.

From Project Gutenberg

As to the word foreordain, I do not recollect that it occurs in our translation.

From Project Gutenberg

Did God foreordain or choose the individuals who would compose the church?

From Project Gutenberg