pray
Pronunciation:
/pɹeɪ/verb
Definitions
To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
Example: Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca.
To humbly beg a person for aid or their time.
To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.
To implore, to entreat, to request.
adverb
Definitions
Please; used to make a polite request.
Example: pray silence for…