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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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The meaning of PRAY is entreat, implore —often used as a function word in introducing a question, request, or plea. How to use pray in a sentence.
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.
To utter or address a prayer or prayers to a deity or an object of worship, often as an entreaty: people praying in the pews of the church; people praying for divine guidance; people praying for their loved ones.
verb. /preɪ/ Verb Forms. [intransitive, transitive] to speak to God, especially to give thanks or ask for help. They knelt down and prayed. pray for somebody/something I'll pray for you. to pray for peace. pray to somebody for somebody/something She prayed to God for an end to her sufferings.
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.
PRAYER definition: 1. the words that someone says or thinks when they are praying: 2. the act or ceremony in which…. Learn more.
See pray in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: pray. Definition of pray verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The meaning of PRAYER is an address (such as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought. How to use prayer in a sentence.
