prayed; praying; prays
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: to get or bring by praying
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: to make a request in a humble manner
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: to address God or a god with adoration, confession, supplication, or thanksgiving
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Examples of pray in a Sentence
There's little else to do now but hope and pray.
The minister said, “Let us pray.”
He prayed that they would have the strength to go on.
He prayed that he would find a parking spot.
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The couple prayed together multiple times during their proposal.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
According to the trailer, the quartet engages in fun shenanigans throughout the country, like trekking through rice patties, praying, taking mudbaths, and connecting with the locals.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Nov. 2024
Guilbeault lunged forward toward the driver’s seat and sprayed his face with pepper spray, inflicting pain and burning sensations, as the driver started praying, officials said, citing court documents and statements made in court.
—Hanna Park, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Officials said the Uber driver stopped at a red light and began praying in Arabic.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
According to the trailer, the quartet engages in fun shenanigans throughout the country, like trekking through rice patties, praying, taking mudbaths, and connecting with the locals.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Nov. 2024
Guilbeault lunged forward toward the driver’s seat and sprayed his face with pepper spray, inflicting pain and burning sensations, as the driver started praying, officials said, citing court documents and statements made in court.
—Hanna Park, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Officials said the Uber driver stopped at a red light and began praying in Arabic.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Pray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pray. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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