Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
daven
verb
/ˈdæv.ən/
Definition
To pray, especially in a manner prescribed by Jewish tradition.
Examples
- Many Jews daven three times a day.
- She learned to daven during her youth in Hebrew school.
Meaning
Daven refers specifically to the act of praying in the Jewish faith, often with specific rituals and a particular structure.
Synonyms
- pray
- invoke
- supplicate
