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pray
[prey]
verb (used with object)
to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship).
to offer (a prayer).
to bring, put, etc., by praying.
to pray a soul into heaven.
to make earnest petition to (a person).
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,to make petition or entreaty for; crave.
She prayed his forgiveness.
to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to God or to an object of worship.
to enter into spiritual communion with God or an object of worship through prayer.
verb (used without object)
to make entreaty or supplication, as to a person or for a thing.
verb phrase
pray
/ ɪ /
verb
to utter prayers (to God or other object of worship)
we prayed to God for the sick child
(when tr, usually takes a clause as object or an infinitive) to make an earnest entreaty (to or for); beg or implore
she prayed to be allowed to go
leave, I pray you
rare(tr) to accomplish or bring by praying
to pray a soul into the kingdom
interjection
archaicI beg you; please
pray, leave us alone
Other 51Թ Forms
- prayingly adverb
- outpray verb (used with object)
- unpraying adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pray1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pray1
Example Sentences
The Leicester temple held a hymn festival to pray for all victims and come to terms with the tragedy.
Munira said: "We want somewhere where we can sit, reflect and remember and pray for them."
Ali, a resident living a few blocks away from one of the targeted sites who gave only his first name to avoid harassment, was praying when he heard huge explosions around him.
The nighttime and interior shots are so dark that you begin to pray, for Odin’s sake: Can someone please turn on the lights?
“Who is beyond the law? Who is bought and sold? Who is free to choose? Who does the time? Who follows orders? Who salutes longest? Who prays loudest? Who dies first? Who laughs last?”
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