Definition

To pray more than someone else or to pray with greater intensity or devotion.

Example

She hoped to outpray her competitors in the prayer contest.

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Conversation

I heard that some people can really outpray others during group prayers.

Yeah, it’s amazing how passionate some individuals are about their faith.

I wish I could outpray like them; it must feel powerful.

It definitely does! It's all about being sincere and finding your own connection.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outpray → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or external) and "pray" (from Old French *preier*, meaning to ask or request). The word "outpray" means to pray beyond or to pray more fervently than others.

Memory Tip

Think of praying 'beyond' ('out-') what is usual or expected — that's why outpray means to pray more intensely.

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