orou

[o-rou]

verb

prayed

1. past tense of 'orar' - to pray or to make a prayer to a deity

She prayed for her family's safety.

Ela orou pela segurança de sua família.

2. to speak formally or solemnly, especially in a religious or ceremonial context

The priest prayed during the ceremony.

O padre orou durante a cerimônia.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

orou

standard usage

Portugal

orou

standard usage

orar por algo - to pray for something

orar a Deus - to pray to God

orar com fervor - to pray with fervor

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