praying

pray-ing · verb, adjective

imported

Definitions

verb, adjective

  1. 1.

    (verb) Present participle of pray; the act of addressing a prayer.

  2. 2.

    (adjective) Engaged in prayer or resembling prayer.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    praying mantis — An insect that holds its front legs in a position resembling prayer

Related words

See also: pray, prayed, prayer
Synonyms: beseeching, imploring, worshipping

Etymology

From Old French preier + -ing (present participle suffix).