prays
word · lemma: pray
Definition
Says words to God or another spiritual being, usually to ask for help or express thanks.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral—typically used in religious contexts. Common collocations: 'prays for someone,' 'prays every night.' Used for human or religious figures, not for things or animals. Do not confuse with 'preys' (hunts).
Spanish: rezaPortuguese (BR): rezaPortuguese (PT): rezaChinese (Simplified): 祈祷Chinese (Traditional): 祈禱Hindi: प्रार्थना करता हैArabic: يُصَلّيBengali: প্রার্থনা করে - দোয়া করেRussian: молитсяJapanese: 祈るVietnamese: cầu nguyệnKorean: 기도한다Turkish: dua ederUrdu: دعا کرتا ہے - نماز پڑھتا ہےIndonesian: berdoa
Example Sentences
She prays in the morning before breakfast.
basic
He prays for his family every night.
basic
The child prays quietly at church.
basic
My grandmother always prays when she feels worried.
natural
He prays for good luck before every exam.
natural
Sometimes she just sits quietly and prays for peace.
natural