as in begs
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
I pray you: tell me where they went
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Recent Examples of prays
Her seemingly naive caregiver prays for guidance in her duties, with Clark evoking Sissy Spacek's Carrie White in her apparent unworldliness.
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Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Think about your circle and their strengths — who cooks, who organizes, who prays, who can help with new hair, wig or makeup?
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
The district still puts on a Christmas program and observes a moment of silence to start the day, and the school board prays before meetings.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
At one point, Gwen prays to Jesus for help, much to the bemusement (and adoration) of Ernesto.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Leavitt is a devout Catholic and regularly prays with staff ahead of the press briefings, according to Politico.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel prays every night to garner a fraction of that support to keep his show on air after ratings dropped 64% last week.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel prays every night to garner a fraction of that support to keep his show on air after ratings dropped 64 percent last week.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Tom wakes alone, prays, struggles through a tedious day, and drinks too much vodka out of a Phillies plastic cup.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Think about your circle and their strengths — who cooks, who organizes, who prays, who can help with new hair, wig or makeup?
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
The district still puts on a Christmas program and observes a moment of silence to start the day, and the school board prays before meetings.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
At one point, Gwen prays to Jesus for help, much to the bemusement (and adoration) of Ernesto.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Leavitt is a devout Catholic and regularly prays with staff ahead of the press briefings, according to Politico.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel prays every night to garner a fraction of that support to keep his show on air after ratings dropped 64% last week.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel prays every night to garner a fraction of that support to keep his show on air after ratings dropped 64 percent last week.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Tom wakes alone, prays, struggles through a tedious day, and drinks too much vodka out of a Phillies plastic cup.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prays
Verb
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Tea begs him to surrender, warning him that PET plans to imprison both he and Ashley, which will leave Sofia without either parent.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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In between bickering with Rodgers and pining for a young would-be protégé named Elizabeth, played by Margaret Qualley, Hart gossips to the bartender—Eddie, portrayed by Bobby Cannavale—and begs him for just one more pour.—
Kyle McGovern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association in Tate's name.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Geralt asks again, refocusing his concern on the well-being of his friend.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Prays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prays. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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