pray vs importune
importune vs praypray and importune both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pray | No | No | Yes | No |
| importune | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
importune is a hyponym of
pray; that is, importune is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
pray:
- pray: call upon in supplication; entreat
- importune: beg persistently and urgently
| pray (verb) | importune (verb) |
|---|---|
| address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer | beg persistently and urgently |
| call upon in supplication; entreat |
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