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prophesied

[ˈprɒfəsaɪd]

prophesied Definition

predicted or foretold a future event or outcome, often through divine inspiration or supernatural means.

Using prophesied: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prophesied" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ancient seer prophesied that the kingdom would fall.

  • Example

    The oracle prophesied a great disaster.

  • Example

    Many religious texts prophesy the end of the world.

  • Example

    She prophesied that he would become a great leader.

prophesied Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with prophesied

  • self-prophesied

    predicted or foretold by oneself, often in a negative or self-fulfilling way

    Example

    Her fear of failure was self-prophesied, as she ended up sabotaging her own success.

  • the belief in the return of Jesus Christ as prophesied in the Bible

    Example

    Many Christians believe in the prophesied second coming of Christ.

  • the belief in a savior or liberator who is prophesied to come and save humanity, often in Jewish and Christian traditions

    Example

    The Jews awaited the prophesied messiah who would deliver them from oppression.

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Summary: prophesied in Brief

The verb 'prophesied' [ˈprɒfəsaɪd] refers to predicting or foretelling a future event or outcome, often through divine inspiration or supernatural means. It is often used in religious contexts, such as 'Many religious texts prophesy the end of the world.' 'Prophesied' can also be used in phrases like 'self-prophesied,' indicating a negative self-fulfilling prophecy, and 'prophesied messiah,' referring to the belief in a savior who will come to save humanity.