CultureAugust 16, 2026
prophesied
PROF-uh-syd
Definition
To have been predicted or foretold in a prophetic manner.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'prophetes,' meaning 'an interpreter or spokesperson for a god,' which passed into English through Old French and Middle English as a term for foretelling future events.
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In the film 'Willow,' the character Elora Danan is referred to as a 'prophesied' child, meaning she was destined by ancient prediction to bring down the evil queen.
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