Definitions

prophet

[prof-it] / ˈprɒf ɪt /

NOUN

person, thing that predicts future

Synonyms

STRONGEST

prognosticator seer witch

STRONG

astrologer augur auspex bard clairvoyant diviner druid forecaster fortuneteller magus medium meteorologist oracle palmist predictor prophesier reader sibyl soothsayer sorcerer wizard

WEAK

evocator haruspex horoscopist ovate seeress tea-leaf reader

Example Sentences

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Once, during a Passover Seder, Aft introduced me to his congregation as the Prophet Elijah.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

It reenacts the Prophet Abraham's stoning of the devil at three places where Satan is said to have tried to dissuade him from obeying God's command to sacrifice his son Ishmael.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

In a new podcast series - Charmain and the Prophet - one woman, Elma Adams, says she may have the answer.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Prophet Brown also could play outside if he doesn’t play in the slot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

I didn’t know she talks to Prophet too.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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