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Meaning of pray

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pray

Pronunciation:/pɹeɪ/

verb

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. To humbly beg a person for aid or their time.

  3. To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.

  4. To implore, to entreat, to request.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Please; used to make a polite request.

    Example: pray silence for…