prophesize
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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Still, Wright disagrees with those who prophesize that Ye’s close relationship with Owens will permanently knock him out of the good graces of the American public.
From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2022
Though the critical studies are only now beginning, many neuroscientists prophesize a social version of Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring,” in which we learn we’ve burdened our heirs only generations hence.
From Washington Post • May 25, 2018
Among those supposed powers is the Nostradamus-like ability to prophesize, to foretell future events.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Since you asked the question, you will prophesize answers.”
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
Don't be afeard, Mave dear," said her mother, "sure, poor honest Donnel wishes you well, an' won't prophesize any harm to you.
From The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William
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