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Prophecy vs. Prophesy

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prophecy
Definition

knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)(also spelled prophesy)

Examples

The priest is studying examples of prophecy in the Bible.

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prophesy
Definition

predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration

Examples

The article claims to prophesy future events.