I.to determine beforehand, to predestine (not ante-Aug.): “triumphos,” Liv. 45, 40 fin.: “qui praedestinavit nos in adoptionem filiorum,” Vulg. Eph. 1, 5: “nuptiarum gaudia sibi, Auct. Paneg. ad Max. et Constant. 7: alicui trinam indolem,” Prud. Cath. 12, 67; Augustin. Don. Persev. 21.—
II. To provide beforehand: “cavea modico praedestinata pretio,” App. M. 4, 15.