How Do You Spell PROPHESIES?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒfəsɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "prophesies" may seem confusing at first glance. However, it can be easily explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The initial "pro" is pronounced as /prɑː/, while the following "phe" is pronounced as /fɛ/. The final "sies" is pronounced as /siz/. Therefore, the correct pronunciation of "prophesies" is /prɑːfɛsiːz/. This word is the third person singular form of the verb "prophesy", meaning to predict or foretell future events.

PROPHESIES Meaning and Definition

  1. Prophesies is the plural form of the noun "prophecy." A prophecy refers to a foretelling, prediction, or a declaration of something that may occur in the future. It can be understood as a message or vision that is believed to reveal divine knowledge or insight into future events. Prophesies have existed throughout history in various cultures and religious traditions.

    Prophesies are often associated with prophets, seers, or individuals believed to possess special communication with a higher power or supernatural realm. They are often delivered as warnings, guidance, or promises and are considered significant sources of knowledge and inspiration for believers.

    In literature and storytelling, prophesies are frequently used as narrative devices to create suspense, foreshadowing, or dramatic tension in a plot. They may also contribute to character development or contribute to the interpretation of a story's themes.

    Given their importance and often mystical nature, prophesies may be subject to analysis, interpretation, and debate. Skeptics may dismiss them as baseless or coincidental, while believers often seek explanations and connections to validate the prophetic messages.

    Overall, prophesies play a significant role in human society, influencing the beliefs, actions, and decisions of individuals and communities as they anticipate or strive to shape the future in accordance with the insights and warnings they perceive.

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Etymology of PROPHESIES

The word "prophesies" is derived from the verb "prophecy", which in turn comes from the Middle English word "prophecie". This Middle English term was derived from the Old French word "prophecie" and ultimately from the Latin word "prophetia". The Latin term was adapted from the Greek word "prophēteia", meaning "gift of interpreting the will of gods and foretelling the future". The Greek word was a combination of "pro", meaning "before", and "phēmi", meaning "speak or tell". Thus, the etymology of "prophesies" traces its roots back to the ancient Greek and Latin origins related to the act of foretelling or interpreting the future.

Similar spelling words for PROPHESIES

Conjugate verb Prophesies

CONDITIONAL

I would prophesies
you would prophesies
he/she/it would prophesies
we would prophesies
they would prophesies
I would prophesy
we would prophesy
you would prophesy
he/she/it would prophesy
they would prophesy

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be prophesying
you would be prophesying
he/she/it would be prophesying
we would be prophesying
they would be prophesying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have prophesies
you would have prophesies
he/she/it would have prophesies
we would have prophesies
they would have prophesies

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been prophesying
you would have been prophesying
he/she/it would have been prophesying
we would have been prophesying
they would have been prophesying

FUTURE

I will prophesy
you will prophesy
he/she/it will prophesy
we will prophesy
they will prophesy

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be prophesying
you will be prophesying
he/she/it will be prophesying
we will be prophesying
they will be prophesying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have prophesied
you will have prophesied
he/she/it will have prophesied
we will have prophesied
they will have prophesied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been prophesying
you will have been prophesying
he/she/it will have been prophesying
we will have been prophesying
they will have been prophesying

IMPERATIVE

you prophesy
we let´s prophesy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to prophesy

PAST

I prophesied
you prophesied
he/she/it prophesied
we prophesied
they prophesied

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was prophesying
you were prophesying
he/she/it was prophesying
we were prophesying
they were prophesying

PAST PARTICIPLE

prophesied

PAST PERFECT

I had prophesied
you had prophesied
he/she/it had prophesied
we had prophesied
they had prophesied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been prophesying
you had been prophesying
he/she/it had been prophesying
we had been prophesying
they had been prophesying

PRESENT

I prophesy
you prophesy
he/she/it prophesies
we prophesy
they prophesy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am prophesying
you are prophesying
he/she/it is prophesying
we are prophesying
they are prophesying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

prophesying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have prophesied
you have prophesied
he/she/it has prophesied
we have prophesied
they have prophesied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been prophesying
you have been prophesying
he/she/it has been prophesying
we have been prophesying
they have been prophesying
I would have prophesied
we would have prophesied
you would have prophesied
he/she/it would have prophesied
they would have prophesied

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