1. determined in advance by divine will or fate
Usage: often used in religious contexts

Examples

• She believed their meeting was predestined.
• The theologian argued that all events are predestined by God.
• He felt predestined to become a teacher like his parents.
• The ancient Greeks believed that heroes were predestined for greatness.
• Some people think success is predestined, while others believe it comes from hard work.
• The couple felt their love was predestined from the moment they met.