prophesy
[ prof-uh-sahy ]
/ ˈprɒf əˌsaɪ /
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verb (used with object), proph·e·sied, proph·e·sy·ing.
verb (used without object), proph·e·sied, proph·e·sy·ing.
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Origin of prophesy
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; verb use of variant of the noun prophecy (fully distinguished in form and meaning in the 18th century)
synonym study for prophesy
1. See predict.
words often confused with prophesy
See prophecy.
OTHER WORDS FROM prophesy
proph·e·si·a·ble, adjectiveproph·e·si·er, nounun·proph·e·sied, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for prophesy
prophesy
/ (ˈprɒfɪˌsaɪ) /
verb -sies, -sying or -sied
to reveal or foretell (something, esp a future event) by or as if by divine inspiration
(intr) archaic to give instruction in religious subjects
Derived forms of prophesy
prophesiable, adjectiveprophesier, nounWord Origin for prophesy
C14 prophecien, from prophecy
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