Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To determine (something) beforehand.2. (v. t.) To doom by previous decree; to foredoom. 3. (v. i.) To determine beforehand. Thesaurus be predisposed calculate destine determine fate forejudge foreordain forethink go off half-cocked judge beforehand jump the gun plan plot preconceive preconclude preconsider predecide predestinate predestine preestablish prejudge premeditate preordain preresolve presume presuppose presurmise scheme work out beforehand |