Definition of: pray

(prā) v.i.
1. To address prayers to a deity, idol, etc.; say prayers.
2. To make entreaty; beg.
—v.t.
3. To address by means of prayers; say prayers to.
4. To ask (someone) earnestly; entreat.
5. To ask for by prayers or entreaty.
6. To effect by prayer. ♦ Homophone: prey. [<OF preier <LL precare <L precari ask, pray <prex, precis prayer] Synonyms: ask, beg, beseech, bid, conjure, entreat, implore, importune, invoke, petition, request, supplicate. See ASK.