prophesy

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.

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