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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The parents of both individuals had prayed to Carlo for help, according to the Vatican.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Frey was simply saying praying is not enough.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
With Thielen no longer in the lineup, the Panthers need to hope and pray that this is the case.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
This came after Valeria's mother, Liliana, prayed to Carlo and traveled to his tomb in Assisi days after her daughter's accident and left a letter describing her plea.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Frey was simply saying praying is not enough.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
With Thielen no longer in the lineup, the Panthers need to hope and pray that this is the case.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
This came after Valeria's mother, Liliana, prayed to Carlo and traveled to his tomb in Assisi days after her daughter's accident and left a letter describing her plea.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pray
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“Pray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pray. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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