praying

VERB

plead; call upon for help, answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ask beseech recite urge

STRONG

adjure appeal brace crave entreat implore importune invoke petition request say solicit sue supplicate

WEAK

commune with cry for invocate

Antonyms

STRONG

answer refuse

Example Sentences

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Such activities include praying to gods and deities, fortunetelling and physiognomy, and consulting spiritual gurus or mystics, according to party commentaries and state media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

“Everyone is thinking and hoping and praying for the same thing,” he said.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

So on the last week of prom one recent Saturday morning, the pair were praying for a good day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Asked about that pact alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Solomons leader said he had been "praying and fasting" about the Chinese security deal and it would be examined by his government.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Individuals wrote that their families were praying for Garfield's recovery.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow