prophesy — to predict or foretell future events, especially as a divine revelation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to predict or foretell future events, especially as a divine revelation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːfɪˌsaɪ/
Korean meaning: 예언하다, 미래를 예측하다
Korean pronunciation: **프라**퍼사이
Example Sentences
- My grandmother used to prophesy that I'd become famous by reading tea leaves, but so far I'm only famous for burning toast.
- Weather forecasters prophesy rain every weekend, and somehow they're always right when I plan a picnic.
- The ancient texts prophesy a golden age of peace and prosperity.
prophesy
VERB//ˈprɑːfɪˌsaɪ//
to predict or foretell future events, especially as a divine revelation
to predict or foretell future events, especially as a divine revelation
She will prophesy, then justify and clarify!
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Origin
그리스어 'prophetes'에서 유래했으며, 이는 '신의 뜻을 대신 말하는 자'라는 의미였습니다. 고대 그리스에서 델파이 신전의 무녀들이 아폴로 신의 계시를 전달하던 모습에서 시작된 개념입니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother used to prophesy that I'd become famous by reading tea leaves, but so far I'm only famous for burning toast.”
“Weather forecasters prophesy rain every weekend, and somehow they're always right when I plan a picnic.”
“The ancient texts prophesy a golden age of peace and prosperity.”
“Economic experts prophesy a recession, but my wallet already knew that months ago.”
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