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prayed

The correct spelling is prayed.

How to pronounce prayed

/pɹeɪd/
verb

IPA: /pɹeɪd/

Say it like: Pra-yed

The correct spelling is prayed. To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc. For example: "Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca."

Usage Examples

Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
  2. 2.To humbly beg a person for aid or their time.
  3. 3.To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.
  4. 4.To implore, to entreat, to request.

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