prophesy
/ˈprɒfɪsaɪ/
predict, foretell
📚 Meanings
- 1.
State or indicate that (a particular event or circumstance) will happen in the future.
"He prophesied that the city would fall."
- 2.
Speak as if inspired by God or a god to declare divine will or truth.
"The prophet prophesied doom for the wicked."
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She claimed she could prophesy the outcome of the election.
She claimed she could prophesy the outcome of the election.
Ancient oracles would prophesy events that often came true.
Ancient oracles would prophesy events that often came true.
He prophesied a period of peace after the long conflict.
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How do you pronounce prophesy?
prophesy is pronounced [/ˈprɒfɪsaɪ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does prophesy mean?
prophesy means "predict, foretell". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is prophesy?
prophesy is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "She claimed she could prophesy the outcome of the election." — used to mean "predict, foretell".
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