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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Everybody knew it would, but it was still a brief glimpse of what-might-be, a tantalising vision of the future they're all praying for.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"I spent 12 years in pain, hiding myself, and praying constantly for children - at last, Allah heard me."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Her younger sister Freida sparked additional concern after she said in a Facebook post she had been “up all night” praying for the singer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Some passersby heard the group praying and simply joined in.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

I began praying on a regular basis once again.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez