As a Noun: 1. A statement in which someone says something that they believe will happen, especially when this is part of religious inspiration. English = prophecy. 2. A person who is believed to be chosen by God to say the things that God wants to tell people. English = prophet. 3. A person who predicts that something will happen in the future. English = prophet. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To say that you strongly believe that something will happen. English = prophesy.