pray

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de s'adresser solennellement à une divinité ou à un objet de culte pour formuler une demande, une supplication ou une action de grâce, et par extension, pour demander ou implorer avec ferveur.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a solemn request or expression of thanks to a deity or object of worship.

1. Speak to a deityA2formal

   To address a prayer to God or a god, often in a religious context.

   Prier

   • She prays every morning before breakfast.
   • They prayed for peace in the world.
   • He knelt down and prayed silently.

   Synonymesbeseechentreatimploreinvokepetitionsupplicate

2. Hope or wish stronglyB1informal

   To express a strong hope or wish for something to happen.

   espérer vivement

   • I pray that you will recover soon.
   • We are praying for good weather on our wedding day.
   • He prayed that the test results would be negative.

   Synonymesaspirecovetcravedesirehankerhopelongpinewishyearn