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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
- whenintr, often foll by for; when tr, usually takes a clause as object 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
- archaic.I beg you; please
pray, leave us alone
Other Word Forms
- ·Բ· adverb
- dzܳ· verb (used with object)
- ܲ··Բ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of pray1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pray1
Example Sentences
“I pray they back off and see that there would be real glory in speaking up and supporting ’60 Minutes,’ which is truly a national treasure,” Bettag said.
“We became one family under fire, praying, waiting, surviving.”
“We love you so much my sweet jiggles and we are praying with all we’ve got,” “Drag Race” staple Michelle Visage commented.
The basilica also hosts what is said to be a relic of Jesus's crib and an icon of Mary, to whom Pope Francis would pray to asking for protection before a journey.
"He was the best man. I pray that his soul rests in peace and he has the best life wherever he is," she said.
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