as in to predict
to tell of or describe beforehand
holy men were prophesying the coming of a new messiah
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This includes the ability to prophesy, heal, interpret different tongues, receive visions, and to perform miracles or exorcisms.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Not a mythical wizard who prophesied these great inventions, but a guy who had friends and relationships.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
For the breakthrough Rodríguez prophesied to come to fruition, the team needs him at full strength.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
At Alex’s request, Justin agrees to house and tutor a young wizard named Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), which becomes a far bigger task when Alex mentions that Billie is prophesied to save the world someday.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 29 Oct. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Not a mythical wizard who prophesied these great inventions, but a guy who had friends and relationships.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
For the breakthrough Rodríguez prophesied to come to fruition, the team needs him at full strength.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
At Alex’s request, Justin agrees to house and tutor a young wizard named Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), which becomes a far bigger task when Alex mentions that Billie is prophesied to save the world someday.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 29 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for prophesy
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“Prophesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophesy. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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