pray

Meanings

• verb

  ask God or a higher power for help, protection, or guidance

  - "I will pray for your health."
  - "They prayed for rain to save their crops."
  - "She prayed before going to bed."

• verb

  make a solemn appeal or request

  - "He prayed for peace among the warring factions."
  - "She prayed for mercy from the judge."
  - "They prayed for forgiveness from their enemies."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹeɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pray
say , pray , may , lay

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Variants

List of all variants of pray that leads to same result
pray , prayed , praying , prays , pray tell

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Etymology

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From Old English prēgan, meaning 'to ask, request'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest recorded prayer lasted for 27 hours?

2. The word 'prayer' appears over 1,500 times in the Bible.

3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to pray with your hands in your pockets.

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Related Concepts

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1. meditation: A practice of focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.

2. devotion: A feeling of deep affection and loyalty towards a person, cause, or idea.

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Culture

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In various religions and spiritual practices, prayer is a way to communicate with the divine, seek guidance, express gratitude, or ask for help. It is often accompanied by meditation, chanting, or other forms of devotion.

How to Memorize "pray"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself in a peaceful place, such as a temple or a quiet garden, and imagine yourself praying to a higher power. See yourself making your request or appeal with sincerity and devotion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pray' with feelings of peace, tranquility, and connection to a higher power or spiritual force.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-R-A-Y' to remember the meaning of the word: Prayer Requests Are Yours.

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