Praying: meaning, definitions and examples

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praying

[ ˈpreɪɪŋ ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 rezando

🇮🇳 प्रार्थना करना

🇩🇪 betend

🇮🇩 berdoa

🇺🇦 молитися

🇵🇱 modląc się

🇯🇵 祈る

🇫🇷 priant

🇪🇸 rezando

🇹🇷 dua etmek

🇰🇷 기도하는

🇸🇦 يصلي

🇨🇿 modlící se

🇸🇰 modliaci sa

🇨🇳 祈祷

🇸🇮 moleči

🇮🇸 bænast

🇰🇿 дұға ету

🇬🇪 ლოცვა

🇦🇿 dua etmək

🇲🇽 rezando

Word origin

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.