Prophesy (Verb)
Meaning 1
Predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The ancient sage was said to prophesy the coming of a great king who would bring peace to the land.
- Many people claim the seer can prophesy the future, revealing secrets and predicting events yet to come.
- The mystic spent years studying the stars to learn how to prophesy and understand the workings of the universe.
- Some believe that certain individuals can prophesy through dreams and visions, receiving messages from a higher power.
- According to legend, the oracle was able to prophesy the downfall of the empire, warning of its impending destruction.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
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Meaning 2
Deliver a sermon; "The minister is not preaching this Sunday".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The guest speaker will prophesy the coming of a bright future for the community and deliver a stirring sermon this Sunday.
- In place of the absent minister, the young pastor took to the pulpit to prophesy a message of hope and redemption.
- Although the minister is not preaching this Sunday, a visiting prophet was invited to prophesy to the congregation instead.
- The visiting evangelist will prophesy to guide the congregation in their spiritual journey and also deliver the Sunday sermon.
- This Sunday, the church will be led by a well-known prophet who will prophesy a message of love and forgiveness in the minister's absence.