divining
dɪˈvaɪnɪŋ
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Definition of divining - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

supernatural practicethe act of trying to discover hidden things or predict the future
  • Divining was used to find underground water.
pastorate vicariate

Adjective

1.
predictivehaving the ability to foresee or predict
  • The divining priestess warned of the impending storm.
foretelling prophetic
2.
toolsRareused in the process of divinationRare
  • He held a divining rod to find water.
divinatory mystical prophetic
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rod used to find underground water or minerals
He used a divining rod to locate the well.
practice of locating underground water using a divining rod
He learned water divining to find a well spot on his farm..

Origin of divining

Latin, divinare (to foresee)

Terms with divining included in their meaning

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dowsing
search for underground water using a divining rod
divining
thin rod used by water diviners
divining
search for water or minerals with a rod
dowsing
person who finds water using a divining rod
divination
person who finds water using a divining rod
divining rod
forked stick used to locate underground water
dowsing
practice of locating underground water using a divining rod

Examples of divining in a sentence

  • The villagers relied on divining to predict the outcome of the harvest.
  • The divining oracle spoke of future events.
  • Her divining skills were renowned in the village.
  • The divining tools were laid out for the ritual.
  • She used a divining pendulum to seek answers.

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  1. French:divination, divinatoire, ...
  2. German:Wahrsagerei, prophetisch, ...
  3. Italian:divinazione, divinatorio, ...
  4. Spanish:adivinación, adivinatorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:adivinhação, profético, ...
  6. Chinese:占卜, 预测的, ...
  7. Japanese:占い, 予言的な, ...
  8. Arabic:عِرَافَة, مُتَنَبِّئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִיבּוּי עֲתִידוֹת, מְנַבֵּא, ...
  10. Russian:гадание, предсказательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ворожіння, передбачувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:ज्योतिष, भविष्यवाणी करने वाला, ...
divine
dɪˈvaɪn

Definition of divine - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
godlyrelated to a god or deity
  • The divine power was evident in the miracle.
2.
beautybeautiful or heavenly
  • The sunset over the ocean was divine.
godly heavenly
3.
excellentof supreme excellence or worth
  • The meal was simply divine and unforgettable.
heavenly superb
4.
theologicalTECH.relating to theology or divinityTECH.
  • He pursued a divine education at the seminary.
holy sacred

Verb

tr.
1.
intuitionguess or discover something through intuition
  • He could divine her thoughts without her saying a word.
intuit perceive
2.
supernaturalDatedforetell something using supernatural meansDated
  • She claimed to divine the future with tarot cards.
augur predict prophesy

Noun

1.
deityDatedgod or a god as a transcendental conceptDated
  • Many seek guidance from the Divine in times of need.
deity divinity
2.
theologianDatedperson skilled in theology or divinityDated
  • The divine gave a lecture on ancient scriptures.
clergyman priest theologian
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supernatural act where a god changes or helps events
Many believed the rescue was due to divine intervention.
small part of divine essence
Many believe every human has a divine spark within them.
saying that pardoning others is an especially noble act
My grandmother often said, "forgiveness is divine."
the idea that human plans are subject to fate
Remember, human plans, divine laughs when things don't go as expected.
insight believed to come from a deity
The prophet claimed to have received divine guidance.
guidance or influence believed to come from a deity
The prophet claimed to have received divine inspiration.

Origin of divine

Latin, divinus (of a god)

Examples of divine in a sentence

  • They sought divine guidance before the journey.
  • Her voice was divine during the performance.
  • The garden's flowers looked divine in spring.
  • Her voice had a divine quality that mesmerized everyone.
  • The sunset over the ocean was a divine sight to behold.
  • The divine nature of the text was debated.

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  1. French:divin, deviner, ...
  2. German:göttlich, erahnen, ...
  3. Italian:divino, intuire, ...
  4. Spanish:divino, adivinar, ...
  5. Portuguese:divino, adivinhar, ...
  6. Chinese:神圣的, 猜出, ...
  7. Japanese:神聖な, 察する, ...
  8. Arabic:إِلٰهيّ, اِسْتَبْصَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֱלוֹהִי, לְנַחֵשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:божественный, угадывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:божественний, вгадувати, ...
  12. Hindi:दैवी, अनुमान लगाना, ...
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