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prophesy
transitive verb prophesied, prophesying
- to declare or predict (something) by or as by the influence of divine guidance
- to predict (a future event) in any way
- Rare to foreshadow
intransitive verb
- to speak as a prophet; utter or make prophecies
- Rare to teach religious matters; preach
Related Forms:
- prophesier noun
See prophesy in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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