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молиться — meaning in English

molitsya

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English meaning

pray verb To speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.

Senses

молиться is used for these senses in English:

pray (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.
pray (obsolete) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.

pray — full definition

verb To speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.
verb To ask someone earnestly for something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

помоли́ться моли́ть помоли́ть