Praying

Word PRAYING
Character 7
Hyphenation pray ing
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Praying"

What do we mean by praying?

To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.

To humbly beg a person for aid or their time.

To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.

To implore, to entreat, to request.

Praying = slang for "wasting time", "loitering", "hanging out", "chillin'", "nothing". Urban Dictionary

To give a blowjob Urban Dictionary

Verb. To express a solemn but ineffectual request of a temporary nullification of the universe’s laws, especially to an imaginary being of infinite power. Urban Dictionary

The most popular method of preparing for a multiple choice test for people who lack the self discipline to actually study. Urban Dictionary

A word used when Christian people on Facebook want to virtue signal to other Christian people on Facebook and is usually employed during a health, marriage or financial crisis. People don't actually engage in the activity the word implies. Sometimes used as a technique to spread online gossip disguised as a prayer request. It's the Christian version of wishing someone good luck. Urban Dictionary

To speak with God; ask him questions, express your heart and plead your case. Urban Dictionary

Something people do to pretend that their apathy is really concern. Also known as "I could care less what happens to you unless it affects me directly, but I don't want anyone to think I'm the craven, spineless self-absorbed weasel I really am." Mostly promised in lieu of actual help. Urban Dictionary

N. 1 To talk to God 2 Get down on your knees and ask God for forgiveness Urban Dictionary

1. To worship a deity/spirit/person showing utter reverence, devotion, and love. 2. To contact spirit(s) that are beyond regular means of human communication for means of asking favors, giving intentions, showing forgiveness, asking of the prayers of the spirit(s), showing reverence or tribute, etc... Urban Dictionary

"To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy "(Ambrose Bierce. The Devil's Dictionary. 1911). Urban Dictionary

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The word "praying" in example sentences

While watching a Broncos game at a Manhattan bar, Jared Kleinstein coined Tebowing , which he defined as praying "even if everyone else around you is doing something completely different." ❋ Ben Cohen (2011)

On Your Knee Pads Tebowing While watching a Broncos game at a Manhattan bar, Jared Kleinstein coined Tebowing, which he defined as praying "even if everyone else around you is doing something completely different." ❋ Erin McKean (2011)

She was rather fond of the exercise which she called praying -- taking a larger image of herself into her confidence. ❋ Various (N/A)

In order to compel its production, I might file a motion with the court asking (or in legalese, "praying") the court to force my opponent to cough up the object of my professional desire. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I hope the GMC will realise that a doctor espousing praying is akin to telling a patient to "keep your fingers crossed" and gives patients no confidence in the ability of the doctor. ❋ Norfolk Blogger (2009)

Steele when you throw out the republican Minister in Arizona who is baptist minister preaching the words from his pulpit that are so shameful, and praying from the puplit that the president dies, just go read them on fox news? ❋ Unknown (2009)

[George concludes in praying]: ... that God, the Giver of thought, may, as mental light spreads, raise up many who will turn a listening ear, and not despise ❋ Unknown (2009)

They're just amoral in praying for the continued suffering and lack of affordable health care for our citizens. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I will begin praying for a bunch of old fart repiggie hearts to bite the big one. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Not everyone is interested in praying for cheap beer, Nascar and cigarettes, dummy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Our praying is thus inserted into the procession of the nations to God. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If praying is just to calm and comfort myself and acknowledge the blessings in my life, then ok. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Our praying is thus inserted into the procession of the nations to God. snip ❋ Unknown (2009)

He then came back and led us in praying a decade of the Rosary asking for strength and protection for the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I was curled up on the floor of my cabin – praying, perhaps even weeping – when Teddy burst in. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Jews foster family keeping the kitchen kosher or praying is not problem. ❋ Unknown (2010)

[Whay] are you [guys] doing [tonight]? Just praying. ❋ Noel Manson (2007)

“i [met] [a boy] last night and he was [so hot] that i prayed.” “i went praying last night” ❋ Ax.kel (2021)

[Charles] prayed that he would [pass math] class, but he still finished with a [34]%. ❋ Atheon (2019)

Did you [study]? [Of course not], but I am [praying]. ❋ Xxxxxxxxfanboyxxxxxxxxxx (2020)

Poster 1:. " My Uncle just lost his job and his truck was stolen! He needs a miracle. Also his wife left him.' Poster 2: ""[Praying]!" Poster 1: "My sister's friend found out her husband is dressing in her clothes. Let's give the devil a black eye by [praying] for his salvation and [deliverance] from perversion. He works at the [pharmacy] ." Poster 2: "Praying!" Poster 3: "Praying" Poster 4: "Praying" Poster 5:. "Which pharmacy?" ❋ DMGOLD69 (2021)

He prayed that as he [stood] in court, God would [soften] [the judge's] firm heart. ❋ Author S. M. L (2018)

My grandmother's friend knows that I have a rare blood type and have only a 9% chance of finding a kidney for transplant, but instead of trying to help me avoid a lifetime of [dialysis] by asking her fellow churchgoers to get tested for crossmatch, she is afraid of "offending" someone by asking, and believes that sending me a worthless little card depicting a [no-name] saint and a promise to pray for me, ensuring me a much shorter lifespan, largely consisting of sleeping and sitting for 12 hours a week watching my blood go in and out of my body is just as good as asking for donors and that it will help me obtain a kidney. [What a joke]. ❋ Chandra (2005)

"Why do so many people [pray to] [God on] Sunday.......his [day off]......." ❋ Ryan (2004)

1. To [worship] God. 2. To contact a [saint] or [spirit]. ❋ Nikkan_hanil (2004)

❋ Antinous (2003)

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