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pray

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /preɪ/

Forms: prays, praying, prayed

pray means: To speak or think words to a god, asking for help or saying thank you.

verb

SPEAK TO GODB1

To speak or think words to a god, asking for help or saying thank you.

  • They pray every morning.
  • He prayed for his mother's health.
  • We went to the temple to pray.

How to use it: pray to someone (They prayed to God for guidance.); pray for someone/something (We prayed for the sick child.); pray that… (She prayed that her family would be safe.)

Common phrases: pray to god, pray for someone, pray together

HOPE STRONGLYB2

To hope very strongly that something will happen.

  • I pray you're right.
  • We hoped and prayed the car would start.
  • She's praying for a chance to try again.

How to use it: pray that… (I prayed that the bus would arrive soon.); pray for something (The farmers were praying for rain.)

Similar words: hope, wish

Common phrases: hope and pray, pray for something, pray for luck

Questions about pray

What does pray mean?

To speak or think words to a god, asking for help or saying thank you.

What is pray in other languages?

Türkçe: dua etmek · Español: rezar · Français: prier · Deutsch: beten · Italiano: pregare · 日本語: 祈る

How do you pronounce pray?

It is pronounced /preɪ/.

How do you use pray in a sentence?

They pray every morning. He prayed for his mother's health.

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