prophesy
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for prophesy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To predict what will happen, especially by claiming divine or special insight.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Middle English prophecien, partly from prophecie and partly from Old French prophecier — the verb form of "prophecy."
Full origin of prophesy →Frequently asked questions
What does “prophesy” mean?
The word “prophesy” means to predict what will happen, especially by claiming divine or special insight. In plain terms, to foretell the future, often with a tone of divine authority or grave certainty.
How do you pronounce “prophesy”?
“Prophesy” is pronounced PRO-fih-seye (/ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “prophesy” in a sentence?
Here is “prophesy” used in a sentence: “The old woman prophesied that the drought would end within a year.”
What part of speech is “prophesy”?
“Prophesy” is a verb.
Where does the word “prophesy” come from?
The word “prophesy” comes from Old French. From Middle English prophecien, partly from prophecie and partly from Old French prophecier — the verb form of "prophecy.".