prophesy

/ˈprɒfɪsi/ or /ˈprɒfesi/

Definitions

1. verb

to foretell or predict the future, especially by supernatural means

“The mystic claimed to prophesy the outcome of the election.”

2. noun

a statement or prediction about a future event

“The company’s financial prophesies were not entirely accurate.”

3. noun

a person who makes such statements or predictions

“The business was wary of the company’s prophesy, which seemed overly optimistic.”

Synonyms

  • foretell
  • predict
  • prophecy

Antonyms

  • denounce
  • repudiate