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“Prophecy” or “Prophesy”

prophecy / prophesy are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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prophecy p·r·AA·f·ah·s·iy

  • nounknowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source).
  • nouna prediction uttered under divine inspiration.

prophesy

  • verbpredict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration.
Usage

Examples in context

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“prophecy”

  • …the Tiger, Kesha utters the prophecy in an empty room (a…
  • …he became interested in Biblical prophecy, which in turn led him…
  • …Saint-Bonaventure, Church of God of Prophecy, Kehillat Beth Israel synagogue and…
  • …he tells Morpheus that the Prophecy was a system of control…
  • Johnson D., History and Prophecy among the Nuer of Southern…
  • …they utter their first complete prophecy.
  • …the Baptist's belief in the prophecy of the Messiah.
  • If this prophecy is heard by a human,…
  • …faux wisdom or a vague prophecy.
  • …with Morpheus's faith in the prophecy shattered, he doesn't appear as…

“prophesy”

  • …the Targum calls "the diviners prophesy falsehood.

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