Synonyms of prays

prays

verb

present tense third-person singular of pray

as in begs

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

I pray you: tell me where they went

Synonyms & Similar Words

• begs
• petitions
• asks
• beseeches
• supplicates
• implores
• entreats
• appeals (to)
• conjures
• importunes
• pleads (to)
• besieges
• solicits
• requires
• requests
• invokes
• calls on
• sues
• impetrates
• desires
• insists
• compels
• coerces
• bludges
• demands
• claims
• cadges
• sponges
• forces
• mooches
• commands

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suggests
• implies
• hints
• intimates
• pleases
• satisfies
• obliges
• gratifies
• contents
• appeases
• comforts
• pacifies
• placates
• quiets
• mollifies
• conciliates
• consoles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prays

Once a year, Akagawa takes the letters to a nearby Buddhist temple, where a monk prays over them. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026

Meanwhile, back home, his community waits for news – and prays for his safety. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 4 June 2026

The family prays with Ali before a meal, with a seat at the table left empty. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026

This is the center where my father prays on Fridays. — Sarah Hassaine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu prays in front of the remains of military diver Mohamed Mahudhee, during his funeral in Male, Maldives, Saturday, May 16, 2026. — CBS News, 17 May 2026

In 2015, the Los Angeles Times reported Villaraigosa was a consultant to Herbalife, a controversial multi-level marketing company that critics say prays on low-income would-be entrepreneurs. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026

Roger prays, and Amy takes her last breath. — Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026

Isaac prays to God on her behalf, God answers the prayer, and Rebekah conceives. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026