Pray
verb
To communicate with a god, especially to ask for help or give thanks.
She goes to church to pray every Sunday.
Often appears as...
- pray for something
- pray to god
verb
To sincerely hope or wish for something.
We pray for an end to this violence.
Often appears as...
- pray for peace
- pray for strength
verb
Used in polite or formal requests or questions.
Pray tell me where the library is.
Often appears as...
- pray tell
- i pray you
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
verb
To make a legal request to a court or to someone in an official position.
The company prayed the court to prevent the union from picketing.
Often appears as...
- pray the court
- pray for relief
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To communicate with a god, especially to ask for help or give thanks.
She goes to church to pray every Sunday.
Often appears as...
- pray for something
- pray to god
verb
To sincerely hope or wish for something.
We pray for an end to this violence.
Often appears as...
- pray for peace
- pray for strength
verb
Used in polite or formal requests or questions.
Pray tell me where the library is.
Often appears as...
- pray tell
- i pray you
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
verb
To make a legal request to a court or to someone in an official position.
The company prayed the court to prevent the union from picketing.
Often appears as...
- pray the court
- pray for relief
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Religious Context
Used in spiritual or religious settings to ask for divine intervention or express gratitude.
They gathered to pray for the sick.
Pro Tip 2/2Prayer Phrases
Common phrases include 'pray for us', often used in church or personal prayers asking for blessings.
At the end of the service, the priest said 'pray for us sinners'.
Pro Tip 1/2Religious Context
Used in spiritual or religious settings to ask for divine intervention or express gratitude.
They gathered to pray for the sick.
Pro Tip 2/2Prayer Phrases
Common phrases include 'pray for us', often used in church or personal prayers asking for blessings.
At the end of the service, the priest said 'pray for us sinners'.
Pro Tip 1/2Religious Context
Used in spiritual or religious settings to ask for divine intervention or express gratitude.
They gathered to pray for the sick.
Pro Tip 2/2Prayer Phrases
Common phrases include 'pray for us', often used in church or personal prayers asking for blessings.
At the end of the service, the priest said 'pray for us sinners'.
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Video examples
Filming the Kung Fu...
stages in an animal's life so we wanted to capture the moment an animal was actually born praying mantises are predatory insects they're very engaging because the way they turn their heads there's something about their eyes it makes you feel like they're following you but of all the mantas i think the orchid mountains are
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A Fun, Animated History...
lightning and dying because all his life he has been told that he must earn a place in heaven when he dies and he doesn't think he has done that quite yet so he falls to his knees to pray not to god but to saint anna so that she might ask god to look after him and luther promised that if god would
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The complicated history...
prayed for waves with the help of a kahuna, or an expert priest, and gave thanks after surviving a perilous wipeout. Certain surf breaks were strickly reserved for the elite. But it wasn't just a solemn affair. Surfers competed and wagered on who could ride the farthest, the fastest,
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An inside look at...
yelling and screaming telling everyone to get out he grabbed me by the scruff of my neck he says what have you done you've shamed the family you have dishonored and defiled the home people pray here he said you're bringing these people here to do these things he called
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I grew up in the...
while at the same time praying for God to destroy them? The truth is that the care shown to me by these strangers on the internet was itself a contradiction. It was growing evidence that people on the other side were not the demons I'd been led to believe.
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Which country does the...
and it's very rare, fortunately. But actually, aren't most of us not really so very good at empathy? Oh sure, we're very good at empathy when it's a question of dealing with people who kind of look like us and kind of walk and talk and eat and pray
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Cannibalism in the...
Until recently, scientists thought cannibalism was a rare response to starvation or other extreme stress. Well-known cannibals, like the praying mantis and black widow spider, were considered bizarre exceptions.
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The family I lost in...
Sure, please. I haven't spent much time with you, but I know that you still love me, and you probably still pray for me and think about me. I just wanted to say thank you for letting me be in this world.
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What Islam really says...
But growing up, I saw my parents, both religiously devout and spiritual people, pray and praise God for their blessings, namely me of course, but among others. They were kind and funny and patient,
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Watch One Family's...
every knowing that well there's something I didn't expect and so I thought about it prayed about it this is the right thing to do so someone else can have maybe a better life yeah that's
Video examples
Filming the Kung Fu...
stages in an animal's life so we wanted to capture the moment an animal was actually born praying mantises are predatory insects they're very engaging because the way they turn their heads there's something about their eyes it makes you feel like they're following you but of all the mantas i think the orchid mountains are
Video examples
A Fun, Animated History...
lightning and dying because all his life he has been told that he must earn a place in heaven when he dies and he doesn't think he has done that quite yet so he falls to his knees to pray not to god but to saint anna so that she might ask god to look after him and luther promised that if god would
Video examples
The complicated history...
prayed for waves with the help of a kahuna, or an expert priest, and gave thanks after surviving a perilous wipeout. Certain surf breaks were strickly reserved for the elite. But it wasn't just a solemn affair. Surfers competed and wagered on who could ride the farthest, the fastest,
Video examples
An inside look at...
yelling and screaming telling everyone to get out he grabbed me by the scruff of my neck he says what have you done you've shamed the family you have dishonored and defiled the home people pray here he said you're bringing these people here to do these things he called
Video examples
I grew up in the...
while at the same time praying for God to destroy them? The truth is that the care shown to me by these strangers on the internet was itself a contradiction. It was growing evidence that people on the other side were not the demons I'd been led to believe.
Video examples
Which country does the...
and it's very rare, fortunately. But actually, aren't most of us not really so very good at empathy? Oh sure, we're very good at empathy when it's a question of dealing with people who kind of look like us and kind of walk and talk and eat and pray
Video examples
Cannibalism in the...
Until recently, scientists thought cannibalism was a rare response to starvation or other extreme stress. Well-known cannibals, like the praying mantis and black widow spider, were considered bizarre exceptions.
Video examples
The family I lost in...
Sure, please. I haven't spent much time with you, but I know that you still love me, and you probably still pray for me and think about me. I just wanted to say thank you for letting me be in this world.
Video examples
What Islam really says...
But growing up, I saw my parents, both religiously devout and spiritual people, pray and praise God for their blessings, namely me of course, but among others. They were kind and funny and patient,
Video examples
Watch One Family's...
every knowing that well there's something I didn't expect and so I thought about it prayed about it this is the right thing to do so someone else can have maybe a better life yeah that's
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Quote examples
Ben Carson
American Scientist
You have the ability to choose which way you want to go. You have to believe great things are going to happen in your life. Do everything you can - prepare, pray and achieve - to make it happen.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
I always ask God to work through me and let me be a light of some kind and help in this world, so I always pray for that, and I always want to do good.
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Douglas MacArthur
American General
The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Statesman
We often want one thing and pray for another, not telling the truth even to the gods.
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Vincent Bugliosi
American Author
For the life of me, I still don't understand why humans pray.
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Queen Latifah
American Musician
I remember praying for peace all the time as a kid.
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Monica Johnson
American Writer
We need to pray for our brethren around the world.
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Heart Evangelista
Filipino Actress
It's really important to me to pray.
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Nik Wallenda
American Entertainer
A lot of praying helped me a lot.
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Phan Thi Kim Phuc
Canadian Activist
I am praying every day for peace.
Quote examples
Ben Carson
American Scientist
You have the ability to choose which way you want to go. You have to believe great things are going to happen in your life. Do everything you can - prepare, pray and achieve - to make it happen.
Quote examples
Dolly Parton
American Singer
I always ask God to work through me and let me be a light of some kind and help in this world, so I always pray for that, and I always want to do good.
Quote examples
Douglas MacArthur
American General
The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.
Quote examples
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Statesman
We often want one thing and pray for another, not telling the truth even to the gods.
Quote examples
Vincent Bugliosi
American Author
For the life of me, I still don't understand why humans pray.
Quote examples
Queen Latifah
American Musician
I remember praying for peace all the time as a kid.
Quote examples
Monica Johnson
American Writer
We need to pray for our brethren around the world.
Quote examples
Heart Evangelista
Filipino Actress
It's really important to me to pray.
Quote examples
Nik Wallenda
American Entertainer
A lot of praying helped me a lot.
Quote examples
Phan Thi Kim Phuc
Canadian Activist
I am praying every day for peace.
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