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prophecy

/ˈpɹɒf.ə.si/ /ˈpɹɑfəsi/

Meanings
noun
A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

Examples :

"French writer Nostradamus made a prophecy in his book."
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Related Words

Illustration interpretation

interpretation noun

/ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/

An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.

"the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."

Illustration prophesied

prophesied verb

/ˈprɒfəˌsaɪd/ /ˈprɑːfəˌsaɪd/

To speak or write with divine inspiration; to act as prophet.

"The old woman prophesied that it would rain tomorrow, and her predictions are usually right. "

Illustration inspiration

inspiration noun

/ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/

The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration.

"The deep inspiration filled her lungs with air, preparing her for the long run. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration revelation

revelation noun

/ɹɛvəˈleɪʃən/

The act of revealing or disclosing.

"The revelation that her brother was a famous author surprised everyone at the family reunion. "

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration astrologer

astrologer noun

/əˈstrɒl.ə.dʒə(ɹ)/

One who studies or practices astrology.

"The astrologer predicted a lucky day for my sister based on her birth date and time. "

Illustration prediction

prediction noun

/pɹɪˈdɪkʃn/

A statement of what will happen in the future.

"The weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be tomorrow. "

Illustration teachings

teachings noun

/ˈtiːtʃɪŋz/

Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

"Many follow the teachings of Confucius."

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration challenging

challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

Illustration scripture

scripture noun

/ˈskɹɪptʃə/ /ˈskɹɪptʃɚ/

A sacred writing or holy book.

"The primary scripture in Zoroastrianism is the Avesta."