transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈprā ]
verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French prier, praer, preier, from Latin precari, from prec-, prex request, prayer; akin to Old High German frāga question, frāgēn to ask, Sanskrit pṛcchati he asks
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
1. : entreat , implore — often used as a function word in introducing a question, request, or plea
pray be careful
2. : to get or bring by praying
intransitive verb
1. : to make a request in a humble manner
2. : to address God or a god with adoration, confession, supplication, or thanksgiving