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praying

SayPRAY-ing/ˈpɹeɪɪŋ/

Noun pluralprayings

2 meanings of praying

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of pray. Use it for praying happening now or as an activity.

    The whole family was praying together before dinner.

    Praying helps her stay calm before a big test.

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  2. 2
    nouncountable or uncountable
    The act of saying a prayer to God or to a higher power.

    Like having a quiet talk with someone you cannot see.

    She said a quiet praying before going to sleep.

    The old man finished his praying and stood up slowly.

    Similarprayer, devotions, invocation

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praying is a form of pray

pray, verb: To speak to God or a higher power to give thanks or ask for help. Full entry

Forms
prayprays he/she/itpraying -ing formprayed past tense, past participle
Spelling
pray → praying: add -ing

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