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foreordained

UK
/fɔːrɔːˈdeɪnd/
US
/fɔrɔrˈdeɪnd/
foreordainedpast participle
UK
/fɔːrɔːˈdeɪnd/
US
/fɔrɔrˈdeɪnd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb “foreordain”; generally ungradable.
Translations
It seemed foreordained that she would become a doctor, following in her family's footsteps.
Il semblait qu'elle était prédestinée à devenir médecin, suivant les traces de sa famille.
Additional translations
préordonnéSoutenu ; employé surtout dans un contexte religieux ou philosophique.
Definitions
Determined in advance; predestined.
It seemed foreordained that she would become a doctor, following in her family's footsteps.
Synonyms
predestined
inevitable
determined
preordained
fated
foreordainverb

foreordained

Past Simple

foreordained
Past Simple
foreordained
Past Participle
foreordaining
ing-form
UK
/fɔːrˈɔːdeɪn/
US
/fɔrˈɔrdeɪn/
Translations
prédestinerSurtout dans un contexte religieux ou fataliste.
The ancient prophecy seemed to foreordain the rise of the new leader.
L'ancienne prophétie semblait prédestiner l'ascension du nouveau dirigeant.
Additional translations
préordonnerTerme rare, de registre soutenu; utilisé pour l'idée de décider à l'avance.
Definitions
To determine or appoint something in advance, especially by divine will or fate.
The ancient prophecy seemed to foreordain the rise of the new leader.
Synonyms
predestine
ordain
fate
foretell
predetermine
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