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The past tense form of 'prophesy' is prophesied. Example: The ancient seer prophesied the fall of the empire. (The ancient seer prophesied the fall of the empire.)

Definition of “prophesy”

to predict or foretell future events or outcomes
to speak or write as a prophet or with divine inspiration

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	prophesied
Past Continuous	prophesying
Past Perfect	prophesied

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

The prophet prophesied the coming of a great leader.

Example

They prophesied a time of peace and prosperity.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, she was prophesying about the future.

Example

I wasn't prophesying any specific outcome.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time the prophecy was fulfilled, he had prophesied many events.

Example

She had prophesied the rise and fall of kingdoms.

Is prophesied an irregular verb in the past?

No, "prophesied" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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