<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) To offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship).</li><li>To offer (a prayer).</li><li>To bring, put, etc., by praying: to pray a soul into heaven.</li><li>To make earnest petition to (a person).</li><li>Synonyms: implore, beseech, beg, supplicate, entreat, importune.</li><li>To make petition or entreaty for; crave: She prayed his forgiveness.</li><li>To offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to God or to an object of worship.</li><li>To enter into spiritual communion with God or an object of worship through prayer.</li></ul>