Prophesy1. (v. t.) To foretell by divine inspiration; to predict; to prognosticate.
2. (v. t.) To foreshow; to herald; to prefigure.
3. (v. i.) To utter predictions; to make declaration of events to come.
4. (v. i.) To give instruction in religious matters; to interpret or explain Scripture or religious subjects; to preach; to exhort; to expound.
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