Synonyms:
prophecy, prognostication, vaticination
Meaning: knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
Synonyms:
prophecy, divination
Meaning: a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
Usage examples
It gave the German plan with a mastery of detail, shrewd prophecy, and earnest warning.
And I thought that the word of Phoebus, being divine and full of prophecy, would not fail.
Nan saw that her cousin's prophecy had been true; the ground actually smoked after the downpour.
It was predicted that she would rise to sovereign dignity; and her character justified the prophecy.
And quickly they called upon Apollo, lord of prophecy, and offered sacrifice upon the health as the day was just sinking.
And he arose from his bed with joy and woke all his comrades hurriedly and told them the prophecy of Mopsus the son of Ampycus.
NOTWITHSTANDING Mr. Craig's prophecy, the dark-blue cloud dispersed itself without having produced the threatened consequences.
He it was who alone had three of the most desirable things in the world,--the government of his nation, and the high priesthood, and the gift of prophecy.
At this proof that the old woman had spoken truth, the queen's heart bounded, for she now had fresh hopes that the rest of the prophecy might be fulfilled.
And again he entered the vast gloom; and they looked and marvelled; and Mopsus, son of Ampycus, with word of prophecy urged them to land and propitiate him with libations.