prophecy
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.proph·e·cy
noun \ˈprä-fə-sē\ plural proph·e·cies also proph·e·sies
Definition of PROPHECY
1
: an inspired utterance of a prophet
2
: the function or vocation of a prophet; specifically : the inspired declaration of divine will and purpose
3
: a prediction of something to come
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proph·e·cy also proph·e·sy \ˈprä-fə-sē\
Examples of PROPHECY
- The prophecies of the author have all come true.
- She has the gift of prophecy.
Origin of PROPHECY
Middle English prophecie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin prophetia, from Greek prophēteia, from prophētēs prophet
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to PROPHECY
- Synonyms
- auguring, augury, bodement, cast, forecast, forecasting, foretelling, predicting, presaging, prognosis, prognostic, prognosticating, prognostication, prediction (also prophesy), soothsaying, vaticination
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