Pray

pra, v. i. [prayed (prad), praying.] To ask with earnestne or zeal (for something desirable); the esp. to addre the Supreme Being with adorain tion, confe ion, supplication, and thanksgiving; to supplicate, beg, petition. — v.t. To addre earnest - To on to, entreat; to ask irrawn. earnestly request for, beseech.— Pray'er, n. One who prays; to a supplicant. —Prayer, prar, n. Act of praying or of asking a favor; an earnest memorial; esp. the act of addre ing supplication to God; form of words used artiin praying; an expre ed petition; entreaty; suit; reor quest.— Prayer'-book, n. A book containing prayers or forms of devotion. — Prayerful, -ful, a. Given to prayer; devotional. - Prayer'lesB, a. Not using prayer; habitually neglecting the duty of prayer to God.— Preca'rio us, -ka'rt-us, a. Depending on the will or pleasure of another; held by courtesy, or by a doubtful tenure; exposed to constant risk; uncertain; dubious; equivocal.