Pray - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |preɪ|  American pronunciation of the word pray
Brit.  |preɪ|  British pronunciation of the word pray

verb

- address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
pray to the Lord
- call upon in supplication; entreat (syn: beg, implore)

Extra examples

There's little else to do now but hope and pray.

The minister said, “Let us pray.”

He prayed that they would have the strength to go on.

He prayed that he would find a parking spot.

I'm praying for Mother to get better.

He prayed that he might be forgiven.

They went to the mosque to pray.

Let us pray for peace.

Martha prayed to God for help.

He prayed that his sight might be restored.

Paul was praying that no one had noticed his absence.

I hope and pray that this is a misunderstanding.

We're praying for good weather tomorrow.

Pray be seated.

And who, pray tell, is this?

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: pray
he/she/it: prays
present participle: praying
past tense: prayed
past participle: prayed
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