Pray (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object)
  1. to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship).
  2. to offer (a prayer).
  3. to bring, put, etc., by praying: to pray a soul into heaven.
  4. to make earnest petition to (a person).
  5. to make petition or entreaty for; crave: She prayed his forgiveness.
  6. to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to God or to an object of worship.
  7. to enter into spiritual communion with God or an object of worship through prayer.
verb (used without object)
  1. to make entreaty or supplication, as to a person or for a thing.
Verb Phrases
  1. See entry at pray tell.
verb
  1. to utter prayers (to God or other object of worship)
  2. to make an earnest entreaty (to or for); beg or implore
  3. to accomplish or bring by praying
interjection
  1. I beg you; please
Pray (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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