Definition of Pray

1. Verb. Address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer. "Pray to the Lord"

Generic synonyms: Commune
Derivative terms: Prayer, Prayer, Prayer, Prayer

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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pray

prawlin
prawlins
prawn
prawned
prawner
prawners
prawning
prawns
praxeological
praxeologies
praxeology
praxes
praxis
praxises
Praxiteles
pray (current term)
praya
prayed
prayer
prayerbook
prayerful
prayerfully
prayerfulness
prayerfulnesses
prayers
prayer beads
prayer book
prayer mat
prayer meeting
Prayer of Azariah and Song of the Three Children

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