Pray over Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpɹeɪ/ /ˈoʊvɝ

PRAY-oh-ver

UK

pɹˈeɪ/ /ˈəʊvɐ

pray-OH-vuh

Definition

To say a prayer for someone or something, often aloud or with others, usually to ask for help, blessing, or healing.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in religious contexts, especially in Christianity. Often said when praying over someone who is sick or in need. Can also mean praying for guidance about a situation. Less common in secular speech.

• Spanish: rezar por - orar por - bendecir (con oración)
• Portuguese (BR): orar por - rezar sobre - abençoar (com oração)
• Portuguese (PT): rezar por - orar por - abençoar (com oração)
• Chinese (Simplified): 为……祈祷 - 祷告（为某事/某人）
• Chinese (Traditional): 為……祈禱 - 為……禱告
• Hindi: के लिए प्रार्थना करना - किसी चीज़ पर प्रार्थना करना
• Arabic: الصلاة من أجل - الدعاء لأجل
• Bengali: জন্য প্রার্থনা করা - কোনো কিছুর জন্য প্রার্থনা
• Russian: молиться за - молиться над
• Japanese: 〜のために祈る - 〜の上で祈る
• Vietnamese: cầu nguyện cho - cầu nguyện vì
• Korean: ~를 위해 기도하다 - ~ 위에 기도하다
• Turkish: bir şey için dua etmek - dua ederek kutsamak
• Urdu: کے لیے دعا کرنا - کسی پر دعا پڑھنا
• Indonesian: berdoa untuk - mendoakan

Example Sentences

They gathered to pray over the sick child.

basic

The pastor will pray over the food before we eat.

basic

They asked the priest to pray over their new house.

basic

She likes to pray over every decision before making a choice.

natural

During hard times, my grandmother would pray over our family for protection.

natural

"Let me pray over you," the woman said kindly to her friend before surgery.

natural