1. to speak to God or a deity, especially to ask for help or express thanks
2. to hope or wish for something earnestly
3. to ask someone earnestly or humbly for something
Usage: formal

Examples

• She prays every morning before breakfast.
• The family gathered to pray for their sick grandmother.
• I pray that the weather will be good for our picnic.
• We can only pray for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
• The defendant’s lawyer prayed for mercy from the judge.
• Let us pray for guidance in these difficult times.
• He prayed silently in the chapel.