praying

VERB

plead; call upon for help, answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ask beseech recite urge

STRONG

adjure appeal brace crave entreat implore importune invoke petition request say solicit sue supplicate

WEAK

commune with cry for invocate

Antonyms

STRONG

answer refuse

Example Sentences

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Then-President Ronald Reagan ordered a powerful response, and U.S. forces launched an operation called Praying Mantis that targeted several Iranian assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"Praying for a speedy recovery for everyone who suffered injuries. We are with you all."

From BBC • May 27, 2025

The song “Automatic,” from the new album, has some interesting images: “Shooting stars / Driving your electric cars / Eating at the salad bars / Praying for the rain.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

Praying, “Please, please, please don’t let me drop it again.”

From Slate • Nov. 28, 2024

They were all there, save young Ella Mae, who had departed while John was still on the floor—she had a bad cold, said Praying Mother Washington, and needed to have her rest.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin