prophesied (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒf.ə.saɪ/
Definition
To state that a particular thing will happen in the future, often as if by divine inspiration.
Examples
The oracle was said to prophesy the king's downfall.
Many believed the strange dreams were meant to prophesy future events.
How to Use prophesied
- prophesy that (prepositional phrase)
- To state that a specific event will happen. — "The seer prophesied that a new king would rise."
- prophesy to (prepositional phrase)
- To state something about the future to a person or group. — "He was chosen to prophesy to the people about their destiny."
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