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crave vs pray

pray vs crave

crave and pray both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crave No No Yes No
pray No No Yes No
As verbs, pray is a hypernym of crave; that is, pray is a word with a broader meaning than crave:
  • crave: plead or ask for earnestly
  • pray: call upon in supplication; entreat
Other hypernyms of crave include beg, implore.
crave (verb) pray (verb)
plead or ask for earnestly address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for call upon in supplication; entreat
Difference between crave and pray

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