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praying
We have found lemma(root) word of praying : 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
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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
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Middle English (in the sense ‘ask earnestly’): from Old French preier, from late Latin precare, alteration of Latin precari ‘entreat’
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