Pray
verb (used with object)
1.
to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship).
2.
to offer (a prayer).
3.
to bring, put, etc., by praying:
to pray a soul into heaven.
4.
to make earnest petition to (a person).
5.
to make petition or entreaty for; crave:
She prayed his forgiveness.
6.
to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to God or to an object of worship.
7.
to enter into spiritual communion with God or an object of worship through prayer.
verb (used without object)
8.
to make entreaty or supplication, as to a person or for a thing.
verb
1.
when intr, often foll by for; when tr, usually takes a clause as object. to utter prayers (to God or other object of worship): we prayed to God for the sick child
2.
(when transitive, usually takes a clause as object or an infinitive) to make an earnest entreaty (to or for); beg or implore: she prayed to be allowed to go, leave, I pray you
3.
(transitive) (rare) to accomplish or bring by praying: to pray a soul into the kingdom
interjection
4.
(archaic) I beg you; please: pray, leave us alone
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