pray

verb
UK: /preɪ/
US: /preɪ/

  1. To speak to God, especially to ask for help or give thanks.

    1. I pray every night before I go to sleep [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people pray for peace in the world and an end to suffering [ ] [ ]

  2. To hope very much that something will happen.

    1. I pray that I pass my exam [ ] [ ]
    2. We pray that the negotiations will be successful and lead to a lasting peace [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

implore beseech appeal request supplicate
pray noun

  1. A religious request, often spoken aloud, to a god.

    1. She said a silent pray [ ] [ ]
    2. They gathered to offer prayers for the victims of the earthquake [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pray" in English means: To speak to God, especially to ask for help or give thanks., To hope very much that something will happen..

The phonetic transcription of "pray" is /preɪ/ in British English and /preɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pray": implore, beseech, appeal, request, supplicate.

Example usage of "pray": "I pray every night before I go to sleep". More examples on the page.