Looking for the meaning of the word PRAY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PRAY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Pray
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘ask earnestly’): from Old French preier, from late Latin precare, alteration of Latin precari ‘entreat’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
preɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
address a prayer to God or another deity
Short Definition:address prayer to God or another deity
Examples:- the whole family are praying for Michael
Word: Pray
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
preɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
used as a preface to polite requests or instructions
Short Definition:used in polite requests
Examples:- ladies and gentlemen, pray be seated
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 9
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 9
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 9
