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as in heavenly
of, relating to, or being God for these divine gifts let us be truly thankful

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

divine

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noun

divine

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verb

Synonym Chooser

How is the word divine different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of divine are anticipate, foreknow, and foresee. While all these words mean "to know beforehand," divine adds to foresee the suggestion of exceptional wisdom or discernment.

was able to divine Europe's rapid recovery from the war

When could anticipate be used to replace divine?

Although the words anticipate and divine have much in common, anticipate implies taking action about or responding emotionally to something before it happens.

the waiter anticipated our every need

When might foreknow be a better fit than divine?

The synonyms foreknow and divine are sometimes interchangeable, but foreknow usually implies supernatural assistance, as through revelation.

if only we could foreknow our own destinies

When can foresee be used instead of divine?

While the synonyms foresee and divine are close in meaning, foresee implies nothing about how the knowledge is derived and may apply to ordinary reasoning and experience.

economists should have foreseen the recession

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of divine
Adjective
These frequencies are those at which angels are believed to communicate; for example, the 777 Hz frequency is associated with divine sound and is thought to invoke spiritual awakening and divine guidance. Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025 Jockeying under a watchful Eye Amid widespread speculation over who will be the next pope, theologians say the faithful look at pre-conclave jockeying as a chance for the divine to intervene in human matters. Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
Gold leaf canvases are placed to catch and reflect light in ways that signal the divine. Kim Córdova, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025 Within every person — each and every one of us made in God’s image — is the spark of the divine. William McCarthy, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
Under that paradigm, Evo acquires an uncanny knack for divining what sequences are compatible with life and for spinning out useful variations of nature’s molecules. Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025 Calendrical divination Calendars have long been used to divine the future and establish the best times to perform certain activities. Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for divine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divine
Adjective
  • Its deep, shiny green foliage is a wonderful complement to the perfectly peachy hue of each rose.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
  • Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.
    Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Above us, the white smoke kept pouring out, a heavenly signal to the world.
    Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
  • Last year’s victory came after McIlroy shot a final-round 65, at one point going 8-under-par in a heavenly eight-hole stretch.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • In the previous episode, Mandy confessed to her priest and had guilty nightmares about her tricky predicament.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 16 May 2025
  • Survivors organizations have accused him of allowing the Rev. James Ray, a priest accused of abusing minors and whose ministry had been restricted since 1991, to live at the Augustinian’s St. John Stone Friary in Hyde Park in 2000 despite its proximity to a Catholic elementary school.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • Fans will be eagerly anticipating their next album, which is on the way.
    Adam Davidson, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
  • Ahmed anticipates that the new Taylor Relaxed Barrel with drawstring details is destined to become an instant wardrobe staple this summer as well.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
  • That means that barring a massive night by Brunson -- who is dealing with two excellent perimeter defenders in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White -- the Celtics should be able to not only win, but cover, for the second game in a row.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • Anyone in our era, that was a holy grail: to get to play college basketball.
    Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
  • His many attempts to free himself from the holy seal placed upon the Devils becomes a running gag involving various unpleasant bodily functions.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Until his death in Pennsylvania last year, Gülen, a Turkish Muslim preacher who was accused of plotting a coup against President Recep Tayyip in 2016, was wanted as a terrorist leader in Turkey and Pakistan.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 14 May 2025
  • David Aries aligns with David, a preacher and the leader of a group of cannibalistic survivors.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • These problems are most exacerbated in the Northwest (61 percent) and West (52 percent) regions, further illustrating the issues that were foreseen out on the West Coast.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
  • Quarter-sized hail (1 inch) is foreseen with the incoming storm.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025

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“Divine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divine. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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