v. t. | 1. | To foretell; to predict; to prognosticate. |
2. | To foreshow; to herald; to prefigure. | |
v. i. | 1. | To utter predictions; to make declaration of events to come. |
2. | To give instruction in religious matters; to interpret or explain Scripture or religious subjects; to preach; to exhort; to expound. |
Verb | 1. | prophesy - predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration Synonyms: vaticinate |
2. | prophesy - deliver a sermon; "The minister is not preaching this Sunday" Synonyms: preach |