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prophet

🇬🇧 UK/'prɒfit/🇺🇸 US
GREB1

Definitions

n.

A person who speaks by divine inspiration or predicts future events; a religious leader or foreteller

先知,预言者

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
proforward, for, before
+
phetshow, appear, shine, speak
=prophet

Common Collocations

  • 1.false prophet假先知
  • 2.prophet of doom末日预言者
  • 3.[minor prophet]小先知
  • 4.honor a prophet尊崇先知

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Moses is regarded as one of the greatest prophets in the Hebrew tradition.

  • 2.

    He was seen as a prophet of doom, always warning of impending disaster.

  • 3.

    The prophet gathered followers who believed in his divine message.

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