Definition of prophecy in English:

prophecy

nounPlural prophecies ˈprɒfɪsiˈprɑfəsi

1A prediction of what will happen in the future.
a bleak prophecy of war and ruin
Example sentencesExamples
- Obviously their predictions are false and their prophecies of an apocalyptic ending at a specified time fail.
- Why have falling prices in the world economy led to prophecies of doom?
- The prophecy foretold that the side that claimed the fallen angels shall win the war.
- He wished the words written in the book of ancient prophecies were not true.
- As we arrive on the scene of the accident, his words become an eerily accurate prophecy.
- Biblical prophecy is not easily translated to the twenty-first century.
- When I die, one prophecy is fulfilled, and a new shall begin.
- Who's making bold prophecies for the future of online retail?
- If they found that he was the one the prophecy spoke of, then there would be fear.
- He could make prophecies and they would always come true.
- The comments produced another spate of recriminations and prophecies of doom from opposition parties.
- It tells her prophecies and predictions, and sometimes she can speak to the deceased with it.
- In order to fulfil this prophecy, a number of important events still needed to take place.
- You'll also be likely to create new behaviours to fulfil the prophecy.
- Last week, his dire prophecies came true.
- This was predicted in many prophecies, old and recent, throughout the world.
- Might the subsequent success of that project not give some grounds for doubting his dire prophecies?
- However, to do so, she must fulfill a prophecy written about her in the Book of the Prophets.
- If she does not, the ancient prophecies foretell doom and destruction over all the earth.
- The Hopi prophecies say they will be divided three times.
Synonyms
prediction, forecast, prognostication, prognosis, divination, augury
rare prognostic
1. 1.1mass noun The faculty or practice of prophesying.
  the gift of prophecy
  Example sentencesExamples
  I do not credit that honourable member with having the gift of prophecy.
  His views on the nature of prophecy were unpopular among religious scholars.
  That is why our Torah and tradition insist that the claim to prophecy not be based on miraculous evidence.
  All in all, then, for Israelite prophecy the temple had not always been fundamental.
  I grew up with prophecy as a normal facet of my life, so I know how you feel about calling, or intended paths.
  She hadn't had the gift of prophecy in life, and she wondered why she did now in death.
  Threads of commonality have been explored, such as prophecy in Judaism and Islam.
  Thirdly, prophecy and social action are captured by a knowing that stems from the will.
  Thus, the restoration of prophecy is very important in the unfolding of the Messianic drama.
  The guidelines given for prophecy apply to all forms of believer-to-believer sharing.
  In certain cases, prophecy was granted in order to deliver a message to a community or the Nation.
  This may well be true, provided that the nature of prophecy be correctly understood.
  There was an explosion of oral communication in story, preaching, teaching, worship, prophecy, and so on.
  Before his guests arrived on the scene, Abraham used prophecy as means to speak with God.
  First, characters can represent types of reactions to prophecy and what it stands for.
  Other terms for clairvoyance include second sight, shadow sight, prophecy, and spiritual communication.
  He was also the god of prophecy and healing but expressed the more creative aspects of music and sport as well.
  They are also gifted with prophecy, and help those who are involved in the prophecies.
  Humans do not have the gift of prophecy, nor do we always have the most accurate knowledge.
  Thousands of years ago, the Jewish people even had special schools for prophecy.
  Synonyms
  foretelling the future, forecasting the future, fortune telling, crystal-gazing, prediction, second sight, clairvoyance, prognostication, divination, soothsaying
  rare vaticination, augury, sortilege, auspication

Origin

Middle English: from Old French profecie, via late Latin from Greek prophēteia, from prophētēs (see prophet).

Definition of prophecy in US English:

prophecy

nounˈpräfəsēˈprɑfəsi

1A prediction.
a bleak prophecy of war and ruin
Example sentencesExamples
- He could make prophecies and they would always come true.
- When I die, one prophecy is fulfilled, and a new shall begin.
- However, to do so, she must fulfill a prophecy written about her in the Book of the Prophets.
- If they found that he was the one the prophecy spoke of, then there would be fear.
- You'll also be likely to create new behaviours to fulfil the prophecy.
- Might the subsequent success of that project not give some grounds for doubting his dire prophecies?
- He wished the words written in the book of ancient prophecies were not true.
- Obviously their predictions are false and their prophecies of an apocalyptic ending at a specified time fail.
- Who's making bold prophecies for the future of online retail?
- The comments produced another spate of recriminations and prophecies of doom from opposition parties.
- Biblical prophecy is not easily translated to the twenty-first century.
- Last week, his dire prophecies came true.
- If she does not, the ancient prophecies foretell doom and destruction over all the earth.
- In order to fulfil this prophecy, a number of important events still needed to take place.
- As we arrive on the scene of the accident, his words become an eerily accurate prophecy.
- The Hopi prophecies say they will be divided three times.
- This was predicted in many prophecies, old and recent, throughout the world.
- The prophecy foretold that the side that claimed the fallen angels shall win the war.
- Why have falling prices in the world economy led to prophecies of doom?
- It tells her prophecies and predictions, and sometimes she can speak to the deceased with it.
Synonyms
prediction, forecast, prognostication, prognosis, divination, augury
1. 1.1 The faculty, function, or practice of prophesying.
  the gift of prophecy
  Example sentencesExamples
  This may well be true, provided that the nature of prophecy be correctly understood.
  The guidelines given for prophecy apply to all forms of believer-to-believer sharing.
  Humans do not have the gift of prophecy, nor do we always have the most accurate knowledge.
  Thirdly, prophecy and social action are captured by a knowing that stems from the will.
  She hadn't had the gift of prophecy in life, and she wondered why she did now in death.
  I grew up with prophecy as a normal facet of my life, so I know how you feel about calling, or intended paths.
  Threads of commonality have been explored, such as prophecy in Judaism and Islam.
  They are also gifted with prophecy, and help those who are involved in the prophecies.
  There was an explosion of oral communication in story, preaching, teaching, worship, prophecy, and so on.
  His views on the nature of prophecy were unpopular among religious scholars.
  I do not credit that honourable member with having the gift of prophecy.
  Before his guests arrived on the scene, Abraham used prophecy as means to speak with God.
  Thus, the restoration of prophecy is very important in the unfolding of the Messianic drama.
  That is why our Torah and tradition insist that the claim to prophecy not be based on miraculous evidence.
  In certain cases, prophecy was granted in order to deliver a message to a community or the Nation.
  Thousands of years ago, the Jewish people even had special schools for prophecy.
  First, characters can represent types of reactions to prophecy and what it stands for.
  Other terms for clairvoyance include second sight, shadow sight, prophecy, and spiritual communication.
  All in all, then, for Israelite prophecy the temple had not always been fundamental.
  He was also the god of prophecy and healing but expressed the more creative aspects of music and sport as well.
  Synonyms
  foretelling the future, forecasting the future, fortune telling, crystal-gazing, prediction, second sight, clairvoyance, prognostication, divination, soothsaying

Usage

To avoid a common usage mistake, note the spelling and pronunciation differences between prophecy (the noun) and prophesy (the verb)

Origin

Middle English: from Old French profecie, via late Latin from Greek prophēteia, from prophētēs (see prophet).

单词	prophecy
释义	Definition of prophecy in English: prophecy nounPlural prophecies ˈprɒfɪsiˈprɑfəsi 1A prediction of what will happen in the future. a bleak prophecy of war and ruin Example sentencesExamples Obviously their predictions are false and their prophecies of an apocalyptic ending at a specified time fail. Why have falling prices in the world economy led to prophecies of doom? The prophecy foretold that the side that claimed the fallen angels shall win the war. He wished the words written in the book of ancient prophecies were not true. As we arrive on the scene of the accident, his words become an eerily accurate prophecy. Biblical prophecy is not easily translated to the twenty-first century. When I die, one prophecy is fulfilled, and a new shall begin. Who's making bold prophecies for the future of online retail? If they found that he was the one the prophecy spoke of, then there would be fear. He could make prophecies and they would always come true. The comments produced another spate of recriminations and prophecies of doom from opposition parties. It tells her prophecies and predictions, and sometimes she can speak to the deceased with it. In order to fulfil this prophecy, a number of important events still needed to take place. You'll also be likely to create new behaviours to fulfil the prophecy. Last week, his dire prophecies came true. This was predicted in many prophecies, old and recent, throughout the world. Might the subsequent success of that project not give some grounds for doubting his dire prophecies? However, to do so, she must fulfill a prophecy written about her in the Book of the Prophets. If she does not, the ancient prophecies foretell doom and destruction over all the earth. The Hopi prophecies say they will be divided three times. Synonyms prediction, forecast, prognostication, prognosis, divination, augury rare prognostic 1.1mass noun The faculty or practice of prophesying. the gift of prophecy Example sentencesExamples I do not credit that honourable member with having the gift of prophecy. His views on the nature of prophecy were unpopular among religious scholars. That is why our Torah and tradition insist that the claim to prophecy not be based on miraculous evidence. All in all, then, for Israelite prophecy the temple had not always been fundamental. I grew up with prophecy as a normal facet of my life, so I know how you feel about calling, or intended paths. She hadn't had the gift of prophecy in life, and she wondered why she did now in death. Threads of commonality have been explored, such as prophecy in Judaism and Islam. Thirdly, prophecy and social action are captured by a knowing that stems from the will. Thus, the restoration of prophecy is very important in the unfolding of the Messianic drama. The guidelines given for prophecy apply to all forms of believer-to-believer sharing. In certain cases, prophecy was granted in order to deliver a message to a community or the Nation. This may well be true, provided that the nature of prophecy be correctly understood. There was an explosion of oral communication in story, preaching, teaching, worship, prophecy, and so on. Before his guests arrived on the scene, Abraham used prophecy as means to speak with God. First, characters can represent types of reactions to prophecy and what it stands for. Other terms for clairvoyance include second sight, shadow sight, prophecy, and spiritual communication. He was also the god of prophecy and healing but expressed the more creative aspects of music and sport as well. They are also gifted with prophecy, and help those who are involved in the prophecies. Humans do not have the gift of prophecy, nor do we always have the most accurate knowledge. Thousands of years ago, the Jewish people even had special schools for prophecy. Synonyms foretelling the future, forecasting the future, fortune telling, crystal-gazing, prediction, second sight, clairvoyance, prognostication, divination, soothsaying rare vaticination, augury, sortilege, auspication Origin Middle English: from Old French profecie, via late Latin from Greek prophēteia, from prophētēs (see prophet). Definition of prophecy in US English: prophecy nounˈpräfəsēˈprɑfəsi 1A prediction. a bleak prophecy of war and ruin Example sentencesExamples He could make prophecies and they would always come true. When I die, one prophecy is fulfilled, and a new shall begin. However, to do so, she must fulfill a prophecy written about her in the Book of the Prophets. If they found that he was the one the prophecy spoke of, then there would be fear. You'll also be likely to create new behaviours to fulfil the prophecy. Might the subsequent success of that project not give some grounds for doubting his dire prophecies? He wished the words written in the book of ancient prophecies were not true. Obviously their predictions are false and their prophecies of an apocalyptic ending at a specified time fail. Who's making bold prophecies for the future of online retail? The comments produced another spate of recriminations and prophecies of doom from opposition parties. Biblical prophecy is not easily translated to the twenty-first century. Last week, his dire prophecies came true. If she does not, the ancient prophecies foretell doom and destruction over all the earth. In order to fulfil this prophecy, a number of important events still needed to take place. As we arrive on the scene of the accident, his words become an eerily accurate prophecy. The Hopi prophecies say they will be divided three times. This was predicted in many prophecies, old and recent, throughout the world. The prophecy foretold that the side that claimed the fallen angels shall win the war. Why have falling prices in the world economy led to prophecies of doom? It tells her prophecies and predictions, and sometimes she can speak to the deceased with it. Synonyms prediction, forecast, prognostication, prognosis, divination, augury 1.1 The faculty, function, or practice of prophesying. the gift of prophecy Example sentencesExamples This may well be true, provided that the nature of prophecy be correctly understood. The guidelines given for prophecy apply to all forms of believer-to-believer sharing. Humans do not have the gift of prophecy, nor do we always have the most accurate knowledge. Thirdly, prophecy and social action are captured by a knowing that stems from the will. She hadn't had the gift of prophecy in life, and she wondered why she did now in death. I grew up with prophecy as a normal facet of my life, so I know how you feel about calling, or intended paths. Threads of commonality have been explored, such as prophecy in Judaism and Islam. They are also gifted with prophecy, and help those who are involved in the prophecies. There was an explosion of oral communication in story, preaching, teaching, worship, prophecy, and so on. His views on the nature of prophecy were unpopular among religious scholars. I do not credit that honourable member with having the gift of prophecy. Before his guests arrived on the scene, Abraham used prophecy as means to speak with God. Thus, the restoration of prophecy is very important in the unfolding of the Messianic drama. That is why our Torah and tradition insist that the claim to prophecy not be based on miraculous evidence. In certain cases, prophecy was granted in order to deliver a message to a community or the Nation. Thousands of years ago, the Jewish people even had special schools for prophecy. First, characters can represent types of reactions to prophecy and what it stands for. Other terms for clairvoyance include second sight, shadow sight, prophecy, and spiritual communication. All in all, then, for Israelite prophecy the temple had not always been fundamental. He was also the god of prophecy and healing but expressed the more creative aspects of music and sport as well. Synonyms foretelling the future, forecasting the future, fortune telling, crystal-gazing, prediction, second sight, clairvoyance, prognostication, divination, soothsaying Usage To avoid a common usage mistake, note the spelling and pronunciation differences between prophecy (the noun) and prophesy (the verb) Origin Middle English: from Old French profecie, via late Latin from Greek prophēteia, from prophētēs (see prophet).
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