Pray
/pɹeɪ/
Pray is a verb and adverb with 3 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
“Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca.”
- To humbly beg a person for aid or their time.
adverb
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Please; used to make a polite request.
“pray silence for…”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Middle English preien, from Anglo-Norman preier, from Old French preier.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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