Praying: meaning, definitions and examples

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praying

 

[ หˆpreษชษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in religion

to speak to a god either privately or in a religious ceremony in order to express love, admiration, or thanks or in order to ask for something

Synonyms

beseech, entreat, implore

Examples of usage

  • He knelt and prayed for guidance in the coming year.
  • She prayed for the safety of her family during the storm.
Context #2 | Verb

in everyday language

to hope very much that something will happen

Synonyms

desire, hope, wish

Examples of usage

  • We're all praying for a miracle.
  • I'm praying that the weather will be good for the picnic.

Translations

Translations of the word "praying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rezando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฐเฅเคฅเคจเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช betend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdoa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะปะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ modlฤ…c siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅˆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท priant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rezando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dua etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋„ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุตู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ modlรญcรญ se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ modliaci sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅˆ็ฅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moleฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรฆnast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดาฑา“ะฐ ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dua etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rezando

Etymology

The word 'praying' originated from the Old English word 'biddan', which means 'to ask, entreat, or pray'. Over time, the word evolved to 'praying' in Middle English. The act of praying has been a fundamental part of many religious and spiritual practices throughout history, serving as a way for individuals to communicate with a higher power or express their deepest hopes and desires.

See also: pray, prayer, prayers.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,436 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.