pray

Definitions


[preɪ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- address a prayer to God or another deity
(e.g: the whole family are praying for Michael)


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Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘ask earnestly’): from Old French preier, from late Latin precare, alteration of Latin precari ‘entreat’


[preɪ], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- used as a preface to polite requests or instructions
(e.g: ladies and gentlemen, pray be seated)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘ask earnestly’): from Old French preier, from late Latin precare, alteration of Latin precari ‘entreat’




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