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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

  • Vaticinate

Hypernyms

  • Promise
  • Call
  • Foretell
  • Prognosticate
  • Forebode
  • Anticipate

Hyponyms

  • Irradiate

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.

Synonyms

  • Preach

Hypernyms

  • Lecture

Hyponyms

  • Evangelize
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