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Praying Meaning in English

word · lemma: pray

/ˈpɹeɪɪŋ/
PRAY-ing
/pɹˈeɪɪŋ/
PRAY-ing

التعريف

Speaking to God or a god, or asking for help, thanks, or guidance in a religious way. It can be done alone or with other people.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually refers to religious communication with God. Common patterns are 'pray for someone', 'pray to God', and 'pray that...'. 'Praying' can describe a current action ('She is praying') or a general activity. Do not confuse it with the informal expression 'I'm praying' meaning 'I really hope so' in some contexts.

جمل نموذجية

My grandmother is praying in her room.

basic

They are praying for rain.

basic

The family sat quietly, praying together.

basic

I'm praying this headache goes away before the meeting.

natural

She spent the whole flight praying that we would land safely.

natural

He's in the chapel praying for his brother after the surgery.

natural