Scry

Pronunciation: /skraɪ/

Definitions of scry

verb to see or predict the future using a crystal ball or other reflective object

Example Sentences

A1 I scry the tea leaves to predict the future.

A2 She scryed the crystal ball for answers to her questions.

B1 The fortune teller scrys using various tools like tarot cards and mirrors.

B2 The wizard scryed the magical pool to locate the missing artifact.

C1 The psychic scrys with intense focus and concentration to see visions.

C2 The seer scryed the flames in the fireplace to receive messages from the spirit world.

Examples of scry in a Sentence

formal The fortune teller used a crystal ball to scry into the future.

informal I heard you can scry with a mirror to see things from afar.

slang Let's scry together and see what the future holds.

figurative She could scry the truth in his eyes.

Grammatical Forms of scry

• past tense: scried
• plural: scry
• comparative: more scry
• superlative: most scry
• present tense: scry
• future tense: will scry
• perfect tense: have scried
• continuous tense: is scrying
• singular: scry
• positive degree: scry
• infinitive: to scry
• gerund: scrying
• participle: scrying

Origin and Evolution of scry

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'scry' originates from the Old English word 'descrian' meaning to make out dimly or see unclearly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scry' has evolved to specifically refer to the practice of looking into a suitable medium in the hope of detecting significant messages or visions.