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Definition of Pray
1. Verb. Address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer. "Pray to the Lord"
2. Verb. Call upon in supplication; entreat. "They pray to move "; "I beg you to stop!"
Exact synonyms: Beg, Implore
Specialized synonyms: Crave, Supplicate, Importune, Insist
Generic synonyms: Plead
Also: Beg Off
Derivative terms: Beggary
Specialized synonyms: Crave, Supplicate, Importune, Insist
Generic synonyms: Plead
Also: Beg Off
Derivative terms: Beggary
Definition of Pray
1. n. & v. See Pry.
2. v. i. To make request with earnestness or zeal, as for something desired; to make entreaty or supplication; to offer prayer to a deity or divine being as a religious act; specifically, to address the Supreme Being with adoration, confession, supplication, and thanksgiving.
3. v. t. To address earnest request to; to supplicate; to entreat; to implore; to beseech.
Definition of Pray
1. to address prayers to [v -ED, -ING, -S]