foredoom

verb

(ˌ)fȯr-ˈdüm How to pronounce foredoom (audio)
Definition of foredoomnext
as in to doom
to determine the fate of in advance since the dawn of the ages he was foredoomed to become king one day

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foredoom
  1. doom
  2. destine
  3. fate
  4. ordain
Verb
  • But a poor start to the season is what doomed them in the end.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement Those issues have sparked concern among senators who would need to confirm Hegseth to the Pentagon post, and reports swirled Thursday that the nomination was doomed and Trump was considering withdrawing it.
    Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of doom
Verb
  • Wine Confident is equal parts guide and inspiration, destined to become a modern classic for anyone looking to embrace the joys of wine with curiosity and confidence.
    Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This year, Grande fulfilled a lifelong dream by taking on the role of Galinda — the perma-cheerful mean girl who turns out to have a heart of gold, and is destined to become Glinda the Good Witch.
    Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of destine
Verb
  • So consider separating yourself from the fear of challenges and instead try to get excited about how fated your experiences will be.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
  • As with all commercially viable Disney properties, Moana was fated for franchise.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of fate
Verb
  • He would be ordained a priest in 1918, at age 24, after studying in Rome.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • He was ordained a priest on June 14, 1964, at Woodstock College in Baltimore County.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of ordain
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