pray: signification et définitions

To utter or address a prayer or prayers to God, a god, or another object of worship.

To make a fervent request or entreaty.

To utter or say a prayer or prayers to; address by prayer.

To ask (someone) imploringly; beseech. Now often used elliptically for I pray you to introduce a request or entreaty: Pray be careful.

To make a devout or earnest request for: I pray your permission to speak.

To move or bring by prayer or entreaty.