Meaning
To speak to a god, often to ask for help or to give thanks.
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Word origin
From Old French preier, from Latin precari, meaning to ask.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- preier
- English cognates
- prayer
Grammar
Examples
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"Pray" is speaking to a god.
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"Pray for" means ask for something in a prayer.
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The word works for every religion.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 7: pray, shake, innocent and 7 more words.