pray against. deprecate.
prayer, n. [invocation], orison, [collect], [suffrage], supplication, obsecration; litany, rogation, rosary, euchologion, secreta; entreaty, [intercession].
preach, v. exhort.
preacher, n. homilist, exhorter, predicant, pulpiteer; [missionary], evangelist, [revivalist].
preaching, n. [sermon], homily, exhortation. Associated words: homiletics, homiletic.
precarious, a. [uncertain], [insecure], unassured, doubtful
preceding, a. [foregoing].
precept, n. commandment, [maxim], [rule], [adage], behest, injunction.
precious, a. [costly], [expensive]; [valuable]; [dear], beloved, adored, idolized.