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proph·et
 prophet
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- pronunciation:
- pra
fiht
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one who predicts the future, esp. one considered to be speaking under divine inspiration and revealing divine will.
- synonyms:
- oracle, seer
- similar words:
- augur, Cassandra, clairvoyant, crystal gazer, forecaster, fortuneteller, haruspex, palmist, prognosticator, prophetess, sibyl, soothsayer, visionary
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| definition 2: |
in the Old Testament, one chosen by God as a messenger and guide to the ancient Hebrews.
- similar words:
- guide, messenger
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| definition 3: |
in the early Christian church, one who was divinely inspired to make revelations and predictions.
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| definition 4: |
(cap.) Muhammad, founder of the Muslim religion (prec. by "the").
- synonyms:
- Muhammad
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| definition 5: |
a teacher, leader, or spokesman of a movement or cause, esp. a religious one, who is believed to be the recipient of some special inspiration or revelation.
- similar words:
- preacher, priest, priestess, prophetess, spokesman, spokeswoman
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| related words: |
oracle |
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The words prophet and profit (money or benefit) sound alike but have different meanings.
Prophet comes from an ancient Greek word that means "interpreter" or "one who speaks for the gods."
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