prophecy

simple noun14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7
self-fulfilling prophecy8.0

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true.

ancient prophecy6.5

A prophecy from a long time ago.

Biblical prophecy6.0
false prophecy6.0

A prophecy that is not true or does not come true.

Old Testament prophecy5.8
Messianic prophecy5.5
prophecy of8.8

Used to specify the content or outcome of the prophecy.

prophecy about8.5

Used to specify the subject of the prophecy.

the gift of prophecy5.5

The special ability to prophesy.

fulfil a prophecy7.5

BrE spelling

fulfill a prophecy7.5

AmE spelling

make a prophecy7.0

To state a prophecy.

become a prophecy5.0

Used when an idea or expectation turns into a prophecy.

create a prophecy4.5

Similar to 'make a prophecy', but can imply inventing it.