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prophesy definition

proph·esy (präfə sī′)

transitive verb prophesied -·sied′, prophesying -·sy′·ing

  1. to declare or predict (something) by or as by the influence of divine guidance
  2. to predict (a future event) in any way
  3. Rare to foreshadow

Etymology: ME prophecien < MFr prophecier < prophecie: see prophecy

intransitive verb

  1. to speak as a prophet; utter or make prophecies
  2. Rare to teach religious matters; preach

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