prophesy
verb (used with object)
to foretell or predict.
are prophesying
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present progressiveof prophesy.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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In the first reading, Joshua tells Moses that two members of the people are prophesying, speaking God’s word, without a mandate.
From Time ● Sep. 27, 2015
The biblical passage admonishes: “Do not listen to what prophets are prophesying to you; they will fill you with false hopes.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 19, 2013
“And while you are prophesying you are playing your cards most foolishly, and I am defeating you.”
From Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas by Sara Beaumont Kennedy
Already pessimists outside are prophesying that on account of these questions we are doomed to utter failure.
From Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 2 by Andrew Dickson White
And they are prophesying all sorts of a roseate and iridescent future for you.
From The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush by Francis Lynde
