Synonyms of pray

pray

verb

ˈprā 

as in to beg

to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner

I pray you: tell me where they went

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beg
• petition
• ask
• beseech
• implore
• appeal (to)
• entreat
• plead (to)
• supplicate
• conjure
• call on
• besiege
• importune
• require
• solicit
• invoke
• request
• impetrate
• desire
• compel
• insist
• force
• coerce
• sponge
• demand
• bludge
• claim
• cadge
• mooch
• command

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suggest
• please
• imply
• hint
• intimate
• satisfy
• appease
• gratify
• placate
• oblige
• pacify
• comfort
• conciliate
• quiet
• content
• console
• mollify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pray

The signage outside of Holy Name Cathedral asks people to pray for Pope Leo. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Worshipers sang, prayed and took communion during the hour before the commissioners meeting. — Rachel Royster. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin told Italian media on Tuesday that Catholic clergy are all praying for the pope’s good health. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

The group stopped the show after just two songs as his bandmates asked fans to pray for him. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026