신이나 숭배의 대상에게 소원을 빌거나 찬양 또는 감사를 드리다.
To address a solemn request, praise, or expression of thanks to a deity or other object of worship.
예문:
"The villagers gathered in the temple to pray for a good harvest."
"She knelt by her bed every night to pray to God."
어떤 일이 일어나기를 간절히 바라거나 고대하다.
To wish or hope very strongly for a particular outcome or situation to happen.
예문:
"I'm praying that the test results come back negative."
"They were praying for rain after months of severe drought."
누군가에게 무언가를 간곡히 부탁하거나 공식적으로 탄원하다.
To ask someone earnestly or formally for something; to make an entreaty or petition.
예문:
"The defendant prayed the court for a lenient sentence."
"We pray you to reconsider your resignation for the sake of the company."
정중한 요청의 서두에 쓰이거나 질문에 반어적인 강조를 더할 때 사용됨.
Used as a preface to polite requests or to add ironic emphasis to a question.
예문:
"Pray tell, what exactly do you intend to do with that information?"
"Pray be quiet while the performance is in progress."