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Prophesier

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proph·e·sy  (prf-s)
v. proph·e·sied (-sd), proph·e·sy·ing (-sng), proph·e·sies (-sz)
v.tr.
1. To reveal by divine inspiration.
2. To predict with certainty as if by divine inspiration. See Synonyms at foretell.
3. To prefigure; foreshow.
v.intr.
1. To reveal the will or message of God.
2. To predict the future as if by divine inspiration.
3. To speak as a prophet.

[Middle English prophecien, from Old French prophecier, from prophecie, prophecy; see prophecy.]

prophe·sier n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Prophesier - an authoritative person who divines the futureprophesier - an authoritative person who divines the future
augur, auspex - (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
diviner - someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers
prophetess - a woman prophet
sibyl - (ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet


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