Preordain
(verb)
To decide or arrange something beforehand.
Origin:
From latin praeordinare, from prae "before" + ordinare "arrange".
Examples:
- He believed that his life had been preordained by a higher power.
- Many people feel that their destiny is preordained and that they have no control over their lives.
- The company's success was preordained by its strong leadership and innovative strategies.
- Their failure was preordained by the poor planning and lack of resources.
- The outcome of the game was preordained by the team's superior skill and experience.