prophecy

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/ˈpɹɒfɪsi/

noun 2verb 1

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

Biblical, Messianic, Old Testament

self-fulfilling

If you believe you will fail, that negative thought can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

VERB + PROPHECY

make | fulfil

PREP

~ about

Her grandmother made a prophecy about the weather that turned out to be surprisingly accurate.

~ of

The ancient oracle made a prophecy of famine that frightened the entire kingdom.

PHRASES

the gift of prophecy

Definitions

noun

A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

French writer Nostradamus made a prophecy in his book.

But Nature, prevoyant, tingled into his heart an inarticulate thrill of prophecy.

The public interpretation of Scripture.

verb

Alternative form of prophesy.

[…] think of the kind pains you took to reason and persuade me out of my fears, convince me that I should like it after a little while, and feel how right you proved to be, I am inclined to hope you may always prophecy as well.

The manipulation of these tremendous beneficent energies helped the world so well that the vast majority of these prophecied catastrophies did not happen.

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Synonyms

noun — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a

prognostication
vaticination

noun — a prediction uttered under divine inspiration

divination

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

French writer Nostradamus made a prophecy in his book.

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But Nature, prevoyant, tingled into his heart an inarticulate thrill of prophecy.

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It is recorded that this remarkable prophecy, now largely fulfilled, was received with much merriment—an undeserved fate.

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The manipulation of these tremendous beneficent energies helped the world so well that the vast majority of these prophecied catastrophies did not happen.

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One prophecied a change of fortunes for the club: […]

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, prophecy is marked as dated. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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