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Meaning of prayed
The primary meaning of the word "prayed" is to address a prayer or request to a deity or higher power.
Etymology of prayed
The word "prayed" originates from the Old French word "preier", which is derived from the Latin "precari", meaning to ask or entreat.
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 13th century, with its meaning and usage evolving over time to encompass various forms of religious and secular petitioning.
Synonyms
petitioned
supplicated
invoked
implored
begged
entreated
pleaded
solicited
requested
asked
appealed
besought
importuned
conjured
invoked
supplicated
prayed to
cried to
called upon
invoked the aid of
sought
requested
appealed to
begged of
entreated with
implored to
asked for
pleaded with
solicited to
petitioned to
supplicated to
invoked to
Definitions
- The verb "prayed" is defined by Oxford Languages as the past tense of "pray", which means to address a prayer or request to a deity or higher power, typically in a formal and ritualistic manner.
- * It can also mean to express a desire or wish, often in a formal or polite way.
Usage Examples
- She prayed for her family's well-being every night.
- * The community prayed for an end to the drought.
- * He prayed to his god for guidance and wisdom.