prophet

[ˈprɑfɪt]

Origin: From Old French prophete, from Latin propheta, from Greek prophētēs meaning "one who speaks for a god"

Part of Speech: noun

Definitions:

1. A person who speaks by divine inspiration, serving as a messenger of God
2. Someone who predicts future events
3. A person who advocates or speaks for a cause with great conviction

Example Sentences:

• Moses was considered a great prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
• The financial prophet warned about the impending market crash months before it happened.
• She was like a prophet in the wilderness, warning about climate change before it became mainstream.

Word Forms:

• plural: prophets
• adjective: prophetic
• adverb: prophetically
• noun: prophecy

Synonyms:

• seer
• visionary
• forecaster
• predictor
• soothsayer
• oracle

Memory Tricks:

• Think "PRO-fit" - a prophet is a professional at foretelling the future
• Remember: A prophet "profits" from their ability to see ahead
• Break it down: PRO (before) + PHET (fate) - one who tells about things before they happen

Common Collocations:

• false prophet
• modern-day prophet
• prophets of doom