prophesize

      English

      Alternative forms

      • prophesise

      Etymology

      prophesy +‎ -ize

      Verb

      prophesize (third-person singular simple present prophesizes, present participle prophesizing, simple past and past participle prophesized)

      1. (proscribed) To prophesy

      Usage notes

      • The use of this word is frowned upon by many authorities including the Columbia Guide to Standard American English. [1]
      Last modified on 18 June 2013, at 16:01