pray
Translation
to pray
Examples
She prays every night before bed.
She prays every night before bed.
They prayed for peace.
They prayed for peace.
I pray that you will be safe.
I pray that you will be safe.
Grammar Patterns
((for sb./sth.)) to ask for (sth.) for (sb.) They prayed for peace.
((to sb.)) to speak to a god She prays to God every day.
((that...)) to hope very much that (sth.) will happen I pray that you will be safe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worship, beg, implore
Etymology
From Old French 'preier', from Latin 'precari' meaning 'to ask earnestly, beg, entreat'.
Memory Tips
When you 'pray', you 'say' something to a higher power. The words sound similar.