preordain
pronunciation
How to pronounce preordain in British English: UK ['pri:ɔ:'deɪn]
How to pronounce preordain in American English: US [ˌpriɔ'deɪn]
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- Verb:
- foreordain or determine beforehand
Word Origin
- preordain (v.)
- 1530s, from pre- + ordain (q.v.). Related: Preordained; preordaining.