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oracle

The word “oracle” has 3 syllables: or-a-cle

It's pronounced as /ˈɔːr.ə.kəl/

What is synonym and antonym for oracle?

In the thesaurus, “oracle” has 25 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for oracle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for oracle

Meanings of oracle

  • noun
    1. A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
    2. A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
    3. A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
    4. A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
    5. A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
    6. One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
    7. A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.
    8. (Jewish antiquity) The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
  • verb
    1. To utter oracles or prophecies.

Example Sentences

  • The ancient oracle was believed to predict the future.
  • She consulted the oracle for guidance during difficult times.
  • The temple housed a famous oracle known for her wisdom.
  • In mythology, the oracle spoke in riddles and visions.
  • The CEO was considered the oracle of the tech industry.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms or another words to oracle, such as: Cassandra, Jeremiah, astrologer, augur, crystal gazer, diviner, doomsayer.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • anticipation
  • apocalypse
  • auguring
  • augury
  • bodement
  • cast
  • conjecture
  • divination
  • foreboding
  • forecast
  • forecasting
  • foreknowledge
  • foresight
  • foretelling
  • guess
  • harbinger
  • omen
  • oracle
  • portent
  • predicting
  • prediction
  • presage
  • presaging
  • prevision
  • prognosis
  • prognostic
  • prognosticating
  • prognostication
  • prophecy
  • prophesy
  • prospectus
  • revelation
  • second sight
  • sign
  • soothsaying
  • surmise
  • vision

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