pray
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- pronunciation:
- preI
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
prays, praying, prayed |
| definition 1: |
When people pray, they speak to or ask for something from their god.
The farmers prayed for rain during the drought.Simon and his family go to church every Sunday to pray.- synonyms:
- appeal
- similar words:
- beg, worship
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| definition 2: |
If people pray that something will happen, they ask or hope for this in a serious and sincere way, especially from their god or from some other person.
We are praying that no one was hurt in the accident.John's mother prayed that he would return safe.I pray that you will consider my request.- similar words:
- appeal, beg
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| related words: |
appeal |
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