pray

//preɪ//
A2Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Verb

prayInfinitive
prayPresent tense
prayedPast tense
prayedPast participle
prayingPresent participle
praysThird-person singular
1

to speak to God or a deity, especially to give thanks or ask for help

She prays every morning before breakfast.

2

to hope or wish very much for something to happen

We're praying for good weather on our wedding day.

3

to make a serious and sincere request to someone

She prayed him to forgive her.