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prophecy

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/ˈprɒfəsi/ · prop-he-cy

The practice of predicting what will happen in the future, often through divine inspiration.

Meanings

nounformal

The practice of predicting what will happen in the future, often through divine inspiration.

مستقبل کی پیش گوئی کرنے کا عمل، اکثر الہی تحریک کے ذریعے۔

نبوت

nubuwwat

Synonyms

predictionforetellingdivinationپیش گوئینذیربشارہ

Antonyms

historyfactrealityتاریخحقیقتاصل

Common Collocations

  • prophetic vision
  • prophetic utterance
  • biblical prophecy

Example Sentences

The prophecy foretold the coming of a great leader.

نبوت نے ایک عظیم رہنما کے آنے کی پیش گوئی کی۔

Nubuwwat ne aik azeem rehnuma ke aanay ki peshgoi ki.

Many people believe that the prophecies in ancient texts are still relevant today.

بہت سے لوگ یقین رکھتے ہیں کہ قدیم متون کی نبوتیں آج بھی اہم ہیں۔

Bohat se log yaqeen rakhte hain ke qadeem matoon ki nubuwwatein aaj bhi ahem hain.

The prophecy was fulfilled to the astonishment of everyone.

نبوت ہر شخص کی حیرت میں پوری ہوئی۔

Nubuwwat har shakhs ki hairat mein poori hui.

Easily Confused With

prophesy:Prophesy is the verb form, meaning to predict or declare something that will happen in the future.

Word Family

prophesy
verbپیش گوئی کرنا
prophet
nounپیشوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a prophet who makes predictions about the future.

Imagine a wise old sage looking into a crystal ball.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یہ کیا بات ہے کہ خود کو خاموش رکھو اور زمانہ تمہاری نبوت کو جان لے

Yeh kya baat hai ke khud ko khamosh rakho aur zamana tumhari nubuwwat ko jaan le

What is the point of remaining silent when the world acknowledges your prophecy?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آنے والا وقت سب کو دکھائی دیتا ہے

Aane wala waqt sab ko dikhayi deta hai

The future is visible to all.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "propheteia" — foretelling, prediction

First known use: 14th century

The word 'prophecy' has its origins in the Greek term 'propheteia', which refers to speaking on behalf of a divine authority or predicting future events.