What is another word for vates?
Pronunciation: [vˈe͡ɪts] (IPA) 
The word "vates" refers to a poet or a seer in ancient Rome. However, there are several synonyms that can also be used to describe someone of the same abilities. A bard is a poet, and a sage is a wise and knowledgeable person who can make predictions and foresee future events. A prophet is a person who communicates with the divine or has divine abilities. An oracle is a person who can offer divine guidance or prophetic insight. Finally, a visionary is someone who has imaginative and creative ideas and can think outside of the box. These synonyms for vates allow us to describe people who have spiritual and creative gifts in different ways.
