Zoeken
to pray
01
bidden, smeken
to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion
Intransitive: to pray | to pray for sth
Example
In times of trouble, people often pray for guidance and strength.
The community gathers to pray during religious festivals.
Every morning, she takes a few minutes to pray for a successful day.
02
to ask or request something politely or earnestly
Transitive: to pray to do sth
Ditransitive: to pray sb do sth
03
bidden, hoop hebben
to hope or wish for something deeply
Transitive: to pray that
Intransitive: to pray for sth
Voorbeeld
In times of trouble, people often pray for guidance and strength.
The community gathers to pray during religious festivals.
Every morning, she takes a few minutes to pray for a successful day.
Families gather around the table to pray before meals, expressing gratitude for the food.
The community came together to pray for rain during the drought, seeking divine intervention.
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