1. present participle of pray; addressing God or a deity in worship or petition

1. relating to or used for prayer

Examples

• She was praying quietly in the chapel.
• The family spent time praying together before dinner.
• He found comfort in praying during difficult times.
• The praying mantis sat motionless on the leaf.
• They gathered in the praying room for evening worship.
• The monk was praying at dawn.
• She kept a praying journal to record her thoughts.