🙏pray

verb
/preɪ/

Meaning

to speak to a deity, especially for help or thanks
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly

Example Sentences

Every night, she prays for her family’s safety.

Many people pray for peace in the world.

Example Expressions

say your prayers

Synonyms

worship, beseech, implore, petition, request, invoke
Entry 1
worship, beseech, implore, petition
Entry 2
worship, petition, request, invoke

Antonyms

curse, blaspheme, condemn, ignore
Entry 1
curse, blaspheme
Entry 2
curse, condemn, blaspheme, ignore

Collocations

pray for, pray to, say a prayer, praying hands, pray silently, pray earnestly, pray together, pray daily, pray fervently
Entry 1
pray for, pray to, say a prayer, praying hands
Entry 2
pray silently, pray earnestly, pray together, pray daily, pray fervently

More Example Sentences

Do you say your prayer every morning?

Do you recite your prayer every night?

She says her prayers five times a day.

He says his prayer five times everyday.

What do you do after saying your prayer?

Then he makes ablution and says his prayer.

Where will the Eid prayer be held in your locality?

Where will the Eid prayer be held in New York City?

The bridegroom party will arrive before the jumma prayer.

The wedding guests will arrive before the evening prayer.

Related Vocabularies

to recognize the value of something or to be thankful for it
to allow or give consent for something to happen
to show reverence and adoration for a deity; to honor with religious rites
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
to understand or grasp the meaning of something

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