Pray | Mean of pray in English Dictionary

/ˈpreɪ/

• Verb
• to speak to God especially in order to give thanks or to ask for something
1. praying to God/Allah daily
2. There's little else to do now but hope and pray.
3. The minister said, “Let us pray.”
4. We prayed (to God) for their safe return.
5. pray for forgiveness
6. The family prayed (to God) that she wouldn't need surgery.
7. He prayed that they would have the strength to go on.
• to hope or wish very much for something to happen
1. She's praying [=hoping] for a chance to play in the game.
2. He prayed that he would find a parking spot.
• to seriously ask (someone) to do something
1. I pray [=beg] you, tell me where they went.
2. I pray you be careful. [=please be careful]
3. Pray be careful.
4. Pray [=please] tell me what to do.
5. Why should I trust them, pray tell? [=tell me why I should trust them; I do not think that they should be trusted]