pray
Third Person
prays
Present Participle
praying
Past Tense
prayed
Past Participle
prayed
1
to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion
- In times of trouble, people often pray for guidance and strength.
- Every morning, she takes a few minutes to pray for a successful day.
- Families gather around the table to pray before meals, expressing gratitude for the food.
- The community came together to pray for rain during the drought, seeking divine intervention.
- The community gathers to pray during religious festivals.
2
to ask or request something politely or earnestly
transitive
- I pray you do not keep me waiting any longer.
- I pray you do not go into the forest at night.
- She prayed to be allowed to attend the party, hoping her parents would change their minds.
- "I pray you listen," she said, wanting her words to be taken seriously.
- He prayed to be forgiven for his mistakes, hoping for reconciliation.
3
to hope or wish for something deeply
transitive
- I pray that everything goes well during the exam.
- He prays that his team wins the championship.
- I pray that my application is accepted.
- He prayed for a promotion at work.