Synonyms of predetermine

predetermine

verb

ˌprē-di-ˈtər-mən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• destine
• ordain
• doom
• fate
• predestine
• predict
• preordain
• foreordain
• foretell
• prognosticate
• condemn
• foredoom
• forecast
• prejudge
• prophesy
• foresee
• presage
• sentence
• anticipate
• augur
• predestinate
• divine
• portend
• forebode
• bode
• preconceive
• foreknow

Example Sentences

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