Definition

To predict or tell what will happen in the future, often based on a divine or supernatural insight.

Example

The ancient seer was known to prophesize the outcomes of great battles.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard someone say they can prophesize the weather changes.

Really? That sounds interesting! How do they do it?

They use old patterns and some science to make predictions.

I wish I could prophesize my weekend plans like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prophesize → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning before) and "phainesthai" (meaning to show or to appear). The word means to show or declare something that is to come before it happens, essentially predicting the future.

Memory Tip

Think of 'showing' ('phainesthai') something 'before' ('pro-') it happens — that's why prophesize means to predict or declare future events.

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