- past tense form of predestine.
- past participle of predestine.
predestined
Example Sentences
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Twins are considered a blessing in Yoruba culture and their names are predestined.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Whereas his documentary films crackle thanks to his unpredictable interactions with his subjects, “The Damned” cannot help but feel slightly overdetermined, the outcomes predestined rather than organically unearthed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
Artificial intelligence seems predestined to become a bigger part of our lives.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2023
"I genuinely believe there's something predestined about it," Michael recalled.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2023
They were predestined to emigrate to the tropics, to be miners and acetate silk spinners and steel workers.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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