This is the 363rd most frequent Arabic word.
دعا
The Arabic word "دعا" means "to call, to invite, or to pray (supplicate)."
Here, 'دعا' means 'invited' and is used to indicate inviting someone to an occasion.
دعا أحمد صديقه لحفل زفافه.
Ahmed invited his friend to his wedding.
In this context, 'دعا' means 'prayed' and is used to express a personal request to God.
دعا الرجل ربه أن يوفقه في عمله.
The man prayed to his Lord to grant him success in his work.
Here, 'دعا' is used to mean 'called for' or 'summoned', representing a formal request to gather or convene.