Prophet

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑˌfɪt/

Definitions of prophet

noun A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.

Example Sentences

A1 The prophet predicted a good harvest for the village.

A2 Many people followed the teachings of the prophet.

B1 The prophet's words were considered wise and insightful by the community.

B2 The prophet's prophecies were believed to be accurate and trustworthy by the people.

C1 The prophet's message resonated with people from all walks of life.

C2 The prophet's legacy continued to inspire generations long after their passing.

Examples of prophet in a Sentence

formal The prophet delivered a message of peace and unity to the people.

informal I heard that the prophet predicted the outcome of the election.

slang Yo, did you see that prophet on the street corner preaching about the end of the world?

figurative She was like a prophet, always knowing what was going to happen before anyone else.

Grammatical Forms of prophet

• past tense: prophesied
• plural: prophets
• comparative: more prophetic
• superlative: most prophetic
• present tense: prophesies
• future tense: will prophesy
• perfect tense: has prophesied
• continuous tense: is prophesying
• singular: prophet
• positive degree: prophetic
• infinitive: to prophesy
• gerund: prophesying
• participle: prophesied

Origin and Evolution of prophet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'prophet' originated from the Greek word 'prophētēs', meaning 'one who speaks for a god'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'prophet' has come to be associated with individuals who are believed to have a special connection with the divine and can foretell the future or provide spiritual guidance.