daven

or do·ven

[ dah-vuhn ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Yiddish.

1. to pray.

daven

/ ˈdɑvən /

verb

1. to pray
2. to lead prayers

Word History and Origins

Origin of daven¹

from Yiddish

Example Sentences

Daven Harmeling scored 20 points, including a three-pointer with 45 seconds left, as WSU snapped a seven-game losing streak in the series.

From Seattle Times

They exalt, daven, salute the sun.

From The New Yorker

His brother, Daven, made it to state as a senior at Sealth in 2009.

From Seattle Times

Emily Townley nails an eye-opening monologue as Peck’s wife, among other roles, while Craig Wallace and Daven Ralston likewise filter in and out of supporting parts.

From Washington Post

"A decade ago, we had maybe a dozen long-term measurements around the country, and only one or two aircraft measurements ever," says atmospheric chemist Daven Henze of the University of Colorado in Boulder.

From Science Magazine