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Prophesy: meaning, definitions and examples

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prophesy

 

[ ˈprɒf.ə.saɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

future prediction

To prophesy means to predict or foretell a future event or outcome. It is often associated with supernatural or divine inspiration.

Synonyms

forecast, foretell, predict.

Examples of usage

  • He prophesied that a great war would break out within the next year.
  • The ancient oracle was said to prophesy the fate of kings and kingdoms.
  • The wise woman was believed to have the gift of prophesying the future.
  • The old book seemed to prophesy the coming of a great disaster.
  • Many cultures have traditions of prophets who prophesy important events.

Translations

Translations of the word "prophesy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 profetizar

🇮🇳 भविष्यवाणी करना

🇩🇪 prophezeien

🇮🇩 meramalkan

🇺🇦 пророкувати

🇵🇱 prorokować

🇯🇵 予言する

🇫🇷 prophétiser

🇪🇸 profetizar

🇹🇷 kehanette bulunmak

🇰🇷 예언하다

🇸🇦 يتنبأ

🇨🇿 prorokovat

🇸🇰 prorokovať

🇨🇳 预言

🇸🇮 prerokovati

🇮🇸 spá

🇰🇿 болжамдау

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველება

🇦🇿 peyğəmbərlik etmək

🇲🇽 profetizar

Etymology

The word 'prophesy' originated from the Old French word 'profecie', which in turn came from the Latin word 'prophetia'. The Latin word was derived from the Greek word 'prophēteia', meaning 'gift of interpreting the will of the gods'. The concept of prophesying has been present in various cultures and religions throughout history, with prophets and seers playing important roles in predicting future events.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,909, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.