Prophesy

/ˈprɑːfəsaɪ/ verb

Definition

To prophesy is to state that something will happen in the future, especially as if inspired by a god or special power.

Etymology

From Old French *profecier*, from Late Latin *prophētizāre*, from Greek *prophēteuein* 'to be a prophet, to foretell'. It’s closely related to 'prophet', meaning a person who speaks for a god.

Kelly Says

To prophesy is literally to 'speak before' events happen. The word reminds us that humans have always wanted someone to tell them the ending to the story of their lives before they live it.

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