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pray in Dutch

pray in Dutch is bidden, smeken — pray means to speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.

pray in Dutch

bidden
verb
(religion) To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
bidden
verb
(obsolete) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.
smeken
verb
(obsolete) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.

What does "pray" mean?

  1. verb To speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.
    "She prayed quietly before the exam."
  2. verb To ask someone earnestly for something.
    "He prayed the judge would show mercy."
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pray in a sentence

  • She prayed quietly before the exam.
  • They prayed for the safe return of the missing hikers.
  • He prayed the judge would show mercy.

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What is "pray" in Dutch?

"pray" in Dutch is bidden, smeken. pray means: To speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.

How do you use "pray" in a sentence?

Example: "She prayed quietly before the exam." In Dutch, "pray" is bidden, smeken.

Are there other ways to say "pray" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "pray": bidden, smeken.

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