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
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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That passage reminded me how many people have held my arms up through this journey — the LitFam, my inner circle, those who have prayed and interceded on my behalf, and, of course, Ashley.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
In this time l ask for all of you to pray for her and the family.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
October was the worst month for the domestic box office since 1997; exhibitors limped into Thanksgiving praying for a spark.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Inter Miami’s must-win playoff on road, Hurricanes win and pray, Heat hot, Panthers host Edmonton, Dolphins and more.
—Miami Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
In this time l ask for all of you to pray for her and the family.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
October was the worst month for the domestic box office since 1997; exhibitors limped into Thanksgiving praying for a spark.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Inter Miami’s must-win playoff on road, Hurricanes win and pray, Heat hot, Panthers host Edmonton, Dolphins and more.
—Miami Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Pray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pray. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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