prophet
gb/pɹˈɑfɪt/ us/pɹˈɑfɪt/
B1
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
religious messenger who speaks for God
A holy person who hears messages from God and tells other people what God says.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is (a) prophet; (a) prophet of [religion/place]
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse the word "prophet" with "profit" because they sound similar. "Prophet" is a religious person; "profit" is money you gain. Another mistake is using "prophet" for any religious leader; some leaders are priests or teachers, not prophets.
Synonyma
seer (More literary; can be religious or mystical, not always tied to an organized religion.)
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messenger of God (More descriptive phrase; clearly religious but less formal as a title.)
Antonyma
false prophet (Describes someone claimed to speak for God but considered deceptive or wrong.)
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heretic (A person who rejects accepted religious beliefs, opposite in role to an accepted prophet.)
Kolokace
biblical prophet
|Old Testament prophet
|God's prophet
|true prophet
|ancient prophet
|Hebrew prophet
Témata
religion
|history
|culture
Příklady
- Many believers see Moses as a prophet chosen by God.
- The painting shows a prophet standing alone in the desert.
- According to the story, the prophet warned the king to change his ways.
- Several major religions honor Abraham as an important prophet.
- As a young man, he believed he was called to be a prophet to his people.
Učební příklady
- Muhammad is a very important prophet in Islam.
- The prophet told the people to follow God's law.
- In the story, a prophet comes to the city and speaks to the king.
- Children read about many prophets in their holy book.
- They believe that a prophet brings messages from God.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
person who predicts the future
A person who says what will happen in the future, often warning about bad things.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is (a) prophet of [something]; [someone] is no prophet
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is always religious. In modern English, "prophet" can be used more generally or even jokingly for anyone who makes strong predictions, especially about bad things. It is also easy to confuse "prophet of doom" with "profit"; note the different spelling and meaning.
Synonyma
forecaster (Often used for professional or data-based predictions (weather, economics), less dramatic than "prophet.")
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visionary (Suggests someone with imaginative, long-term ideas, often positive rather than focused on disaster.)
Antonyma
optimist (Especially as a contrast to a "prophet of doom" who expects bad outcomes.)
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realist (Used when criticizing a "prophet" as overly dramatic; a realist is seen as more balanced.)
Kolokace
prophet of doom
|modern-day prophet
|self-styled prophet
|prophet of change
|social prophet
|economic prophet
Témata
society
|future
|media
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Commentators once laughed at her as a prophet of doom, but many of her warnings later came true.
- Tech leaders like to present themselves as prophets of a new digital age.
- He turned out to be a surprisingly accurate prophet of political change.
- I am no prophet, but I think this trend will continue for years.
- Environmental prophets have been warning about climate change for decades.
Učební příklady
- Some people called him a prophet of doom after his dark speech.
- She was a prophet of change in the company.
- I am not a prophet, but I think prices will go up.
- He spoke like a prophet, telling us what the world would be like in 2050.
- Many so-called prophets on TV say they know the future.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
3
founder or central messenger of a religion
The main religious leader who started a religion and is seen as a special messenger of God, often called "the Prophet."
Vzorec užití:
the Prophet [name]; the Prophet [capitalized] in [religion]
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that "the Prophet" with a capital "P" often refers specifically to Muhammad in Islamic contexts. In other religions, different people may be called "the prophet" or "a prophet," so capitalization and context are important.
Synonyma
founder (Focuses on starting a religion or movement, without necessarily implying divine messages.)
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religious leader (Broader and less specific; does not always imply a unique, central figure or divine revelation.)
Antonyma
follower (Opposite role in a religion: someone who follows the Prophet instead of leading.)
Kolokace
the Prophet Muhammad
|the Prophet (capitalized)
|life of the Prophet
|sayings of the Prophet
|followers of the Prophet
|stories of the Prophet
Témata
religion
|history
|culture
Příklady
- Muslims show deep respect when they speak about the Prophet Muhammad.
- Many biographies have been written about the life of the Prophet.
- In this tradition, the Prophet is seen as the final messenger of God.
- The sayings of the Prophet play a central role in Islamic law.
- Scholars debated how best to teach children about the Prophet.
Učební příklady
- The Prophet Muhammad is very important in Islam.
- They read stories about the Prophet in class.
- For many people, the Prophet is a perfect example of good behavior.
- The book tells the history of the Prophet's life.
- People in this religion follow the teachings of the Prophet.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
4
visionary whose ideas prove correct
A person who talks early about big changes in society or art, and later people see that this person was right.
Vzorec užití:
(a) prophet of [movement/change]
Častá chyba:
Learners may assume "prophet" always has a religious meaning. In modern writing about culture, politics, or art, it can mean an early, strong voice for change or a new style, often praised later as having seen the future clearly.
Synonyma
pioneer (Focuses on being first to do something new, not necessarily on making predictions.)
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trailblazer (Informal; stresses opening a new path, especially in culture or ideas.)
Antonyma
traditionalist (Supports existing ways instead of new ideas or radical change.)
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reactionary (Strongly opposes modern changes, the opposite of a forward-looking "prophet" of change.)
Kolokace
prophet of modernism
|prophet of jazz
|prophet of nonviolence
|prophet of the digital age
|prophet of democracy
|prophet of reform
Témata
culture
|politics
|technology
|arts
Příklady
- Some critics call her a prophet of modern feminism.
- The filmmaker became a prophet of independent cinema in the 1990s.
- He is remembered as a prophet of nonviolent protest.
- Decades later, people saw him as a prophet of the digital revolution.
- The writer was a lonely prophet of environmental reform in his time.
Učební příklady
- She is a prophet of modern art in her country.
- Many people now see him as a prophet of the green movement.
- The scientist became a prophet of new energy technology.
- Later, people called the singer a prophet of jazz.
- He was a prophet of change in the city.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
prophet
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑfɪt/
US/pɹˈɑfɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
proph - et (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (proph)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: prophet
- Plural: prophets
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
a prophet is not without honor except in his own country
5/ə pɹˈɑfɪt ˈɪz nˈɑt wɪðˈaʊt ˈɑnɚ ɪksˈɛpt ˈɪn hˈɪz ˈoʊn kˈʌntɹi/
idiom
literary
talented person unrecognized at home
A saying that means people often do not respect or value a talented person in their own family, town, or country, but people in other places do.
Příklady
- He became a famous writer overseas, but at home no one read his books; a prophet is not without honor except in his own country.
- They joked that, as usual, a prophet is not without honor except in his own country when her work was praised abroad but ignored locally.
false prophet
1/fˈɔls pɹˈɑfɪt/
fixed phrase
deceptive or mistaken religious messenger
A person who says they speak for God or know the future, but is believed to be wrong or lying.
Příklady
- The preacher warned his followers not to trust false prophets.
- History is full of false prophets who predicted the end of the world.
the Prophet
2/ðə pɹˈɑfɪt/
fixed phrase
title for the Prophet Muhammad
A title used by Muslims to refer to the Prophet Muhammad.
Příklady
- Muslims show great respect when they mention the Prophet.
- The teacher told stories from the life of the Prophet.
prophet of doom
3/pɹˈɑfɪt əv dˈum/
idiom
person who always predicts disaster
Someone who often says that very bad things will happen in the future.
Příklady
- I don't want to be a prophet of doom, but the numbers look terrible.
- The media were called prophets of doom for their constant negative stories.
- He's known as a prophet of doom in the office because he always expects the worst.
prophet of doom
4/pɹˈɑfɪt əv dˈum/
idiom
person who always predicts disaster
A person who often says that very bad things will happen in the future.
Příklady
- I don't want to be a prophet of doom, but the company could collapse if sales keep falling.
- The media called her a prophet of doom for warning about the housing bubble.