prophe-lie en · VERB
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɹɑ.fɪˌlaɪ/ (General-American)
- /ˈpɹɒ.fɪˌlaɪ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of prophesy + lie.
Meanings
- To prophesy falsely or inaccurately; to utter prophesy with the intent of ingratiating oneself or tickling the fancy of the hearer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| prophe-lies | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| prophe-lying | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| prophe-lied | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| prophe-lied | Tense=Past | lexicographic |