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verb
- 1. say that (a specified thing) will happen in the future: "Jacques was prophesying a bumper harvest"
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The meaning of PROPHESY is to utter by or as if by divine inspiration. How to use prophesy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Prophesy.
an inspired utterance of a prophet; the function or vocation of a prophet; specifically : the inspired declaration of divine will and purpose… See the full definition
PROPHESY definition: 1. to say that you believe something will happen in the future: 2. to say that you believe…. Learn more.
The word prophesy can mean to predict or reveal something that will happen in the future. Many people use astrology to prophesy, or predict, their future regarding misfortune, wealth, love, and relationships. Used as a verb prophesy can mean to deliver a sermon or predict through divine inspiration. A religious leader may prophesy to followers ...
verb (used with object) , proph·e·sied, proph·e·sy·ing. to foretell or predict. Synonyms: prognosticate, augur. to indicate beforehand. to declare or foretell by or as if by divine inspiration. Synonyms: divine. to utter in prophecy or as a prophet.
If you prophesy that something will happen, you say that you strongly believe that it will happen. He prophesied that within five years his opponent would either be dead or in prison. [ VERB that ]
1. (Theology) to reveal or foretell (something, esp a future event) by or as if by divine inspiration. 2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) ( intr) archaic to give instruction in religious subjects. [C14 prophecien, from prophecy] ˈpropheˌsiable adj. ˈpropheˌsier n.
Definition of prophesy verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Origin of prophesy 1 First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; verb use of variant of the noun prophecy (fully distinguished in form and meaning in the 18th century)
a statement that says what is going to happen in the future, especially one that is based on what you believe about a particular matter rather than existing facts: The minister suggested that the dire prophecies of certain leading environmentalists were somewhat exaggerated. These doom and gloom prophecies are doing little to help the economy.
