pray
Meaning
To pray means to speak to God or a higher power, usually to ask for help or express thanks.
💡 A common mistake is to use "pray" with "to" when referring to what you are asking for; it should be "pray for."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
evening
Anna
sits
by
the
window
with
a
small
lamp
and
thinks
about
her
family
.
Sometimes
she
closes
her
eyes
and
chooses
to
pray
quietly
for
their
health
and
happiness
.
This
helps
her
feel
calm
and
less
worried
after
a
long
day
at
work
.
After
a
few
minutes
she
stands
up
,
turns
off
the
lamp
,
and
goes
to
bed
ready
to
sleep
.
Common Phrases
pray for
pray to
say a prayer
Synonyms
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