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 English
prayother
=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.

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