pray
UK/prei/US
NGSL 3kA1
Definitions
v.
To speak to God or a deity in worship or to ask for help; to make an earnest request to someone
祈祷；祈求；恳求
adv.
Please; used to make a polite or earnest request
请；恳请
Root Breakdown
Native Englishprayother
=pray
Common Collocations
- 1.pray for peace祈求和平
- 2.pray together一起祈祷
- 3.kneel and pray跪地祈祷
- 4.pray silently默默祈祷
Example Sentences
- 1.
She knelt down to pray before going to bed each night.
- 2.
We pray that the missing hikers will be found safe and sound.
- 3.
I pray you will reconsider your decision before it is too late.