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The correct spelling is prays.
How to pronounce prays
verb
IPA: /pɹeɪz/
Say it like: Pra-ys
The correct spelling is prays. 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.To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
- 2.To humbly beg a person for aid or their time.
- 3.To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.
- 4.To implore, to entreat, to request.
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