praying Synonyms

praying Meaning

praying

to get or bring by praying, to ask earnestly, to make a request in a humble manner, to ask for, to address God or a god with adoration, confession, supplication, or thanksgiving, to address God with adoration, confession, pleading, or thanksgiving, entreat, implore, to make a request of a court especially in a complaint or petition

praying Sentence Examples

  1. The devout woman was praying fervently for guidance.
  2. The sick child's parents were praying without ceasing for their son's recovery.
  3. The congregation stood in silence, praying for comfort and strength.
  4. The pilot prayed before takeoff, seeking divine protection.
  5. The mourners prayed for the departed soul to find peace.
  6. The Buddhist monks were praying in the temple, chanting mantras.
  7. The Muslims prayed five times a day, facing towards Mecca.
  8. The Hindus prayed to various gods and goddesses, seeking blessings.
  9. The children prayed at bedtime, asking for protection and a good night's sleep.
  10. The prisoners prayed for hope and redemption in their darkest hours.

FAQs About the word praying

to get or bring by praying, to ask earnestly, to make a request in a humble manner, to ask for, to address God or a god with adoration, confession, supplication

petitioning,begging, supplicating, importuning, conjuring, soliciting, entreating, requesting, beseeching, pleading (to)

intimating,suggesting, gratifying, hinting, implying, placating, conciliating, pacifying, comforting, obliging

The devout woman was praying fervently for guidance.

The sick child's parents were praying without ceasing for their son's recovery.

The congregation stood in silence, praying for comfort and strength.

The pilot prayed before takeoff, seeking divine protection.