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- Dictionarypray/preɪ/
verb
- 1. address a prayer to God or another deity: "the whole family are praying for Michael" Similar
adverb
- 1. used as a preface to polite requests or instructions: formal, archaic "ladies and gentlemen, pray be seated"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb pray, which means to ask earnestly or to address God. See also related words, phrases, and articles on pray.
to speak to a god either privately or in a religious ceremony in order to express love, admiration, or thanks or in order to ask for something: She knelt and prayed silently. Let us pray for the victims of this terrible disaster. [ + that ] We've been praying to God that your son will make a complete recovery.
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.
4 meanings: 1. to utter prayers (to God or other object of worship) 2. to make an earnest entreaty (to or for); beg or implore.... Click for more definitions.
Learn how to use the verb pray to speak to God, hope for something, or ask for help. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin of pray.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and grammar of the verb pray, which means to utter or address a prayer or prayers to a deity or an object of worship. See examples, synonyms, translations, and related words for pray.
To pray is to talk to a deity or god. Some people pray by asking for help or guidance. Most religious believers pray in one way or another — some pray out loud, thanking God for the things they have. Others pray silently when they're afraid or worried, or in a group of worshipers at a church or temple.
