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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.
PROPHESY definition: 1. to say that you believe something will happen in the future: 2. to say that you believe…. Learn more.
The meaning of PROPHECY is an inspired utterance of a prophet. How to use prophecy in a sentence.
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.
PROPHESY meaning: 1. to say that you believe something will happen in the future: 2. to say that you believe…. Learn more.
1. to foretell or predict. 2. to indicate beforehand. 3. to utter in prophecy. v.i. 4. to make predictions, esp. by divine inspiration. 5. to speak as a mediator between God and humankind or in God's stead. [1350–1400; Middle English; v. use of variant of prophecy] proph′e•si`er,n. syn: See predict.
to say what will happen in the future (done in the past using religious or magic powers) prophesy something to prophesy war. The event was prophesied in the Old Testament. prophesy that…. She prophesied that she would win a gold medal. He prophesied that a flood would cover the Earth’s surface.
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 ]
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)
