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pray over pray over (something)To utter prayers to God or some other deity in order to receive guidance or solace about some issue. I've spent many nights praying over this, but I just can't find it in my heart to forgive you. If ever I'm in doubt about what to do, I find a quiet, peaceful place and pray over it.See also: over, praypray over something 1. to say grace over a meal. Do you pray over your meals? We prayed over dinner just after we sat down to eat. 2. to seek divine guidance about something through prayer. I will have to think about it and pray over it awhile. I'll have an answer next week. She prayed over the problem for a while and felt she had a solution.See also: over, pray |