pray
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- pronunciation:
- preI
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
prays, praying, prayed |
| definition 1: |
to speak to or make a request of one's god or a holy being.
Elena went to the church to pray.- similar words:
- worship
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| definition 2: |
to request in a serious and sincere way, especially of one's god.
We prayed that the war would end soon.- similar words:
- appeal
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