1. to predict or foretell future events, especially through divine inspiration
2. to speak as a prophet or religious teacher
Usage: religious

Examples

• The oracle would prophesy about the kingdom’s future.
• Ancient seers claimed they could prophesy natural disasters.
• The religious leader prophesied a time of great change.
• She prophesied that the drought would end soon.
• The prophet prophesied to the gathered crowd.
• Many believed he could prophesy divine messages.