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pray in Italian

pray in Italian is pregare, orare — pray means to speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.

pray in Italian

pregare
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.
orare
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.
pregare
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 Italian?

"pray" in Italian is pregare, orare. 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 Italian, "pray" is pregare, orare.

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

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "pray": pregare, orare.

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