Pray (Verb)
Meaning 1
Address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer; "pray to the Lord".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She began to pray to the Lord in silence, her voice a gentle whisper only audible to her.
- Every morning and night, the children would kneel down in unison to pray to Allah.
- The priest stood up and raised his hands, asking the congregation to pray for guidance.
- As the storm approached, he closed his eyes and began to pray to the gods for safety.
- She stood at the shrine, clasped her hands together and began to pray to the Buddha for peace.
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Meaning 2
Call upon in supplication; entreat; "I beg you to stop!".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- I pray that you reconsider your decision and think of the consequences.
- We pray that you'll take action now to prevent the disaster.
- The woman began to pray for her life as the robber threatened her.
- I pray that you don't take his words to heart and get discouraged.
- Can I pray that you reconsider supporting this destructive project.