to pray
01
be, böna
to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion
Intransitive: to pray | to pray for sth
Exempel
The community came together to pray for rain during the drought, seeking divine intervention.
Samhället kom samman för att be om regn under torkan och sökte gudomlig intervention.
02
be, bönfalla
to ask or request something politely or earnestly
Transitive: to pray to do sth
Ditransitive: to pray sb do sth
Exempel
" I pray you listen, " she said, wanting her words to be taken seriously.
« Jag ber dig att lyssna », sa hon, ville att hennes ord skulle tas på allvar.
03
be, hoppas
to hope or wish for something deeply
Transitive: to pray that
Intransitive: to pray for sth
Exempel
He prayed for a promotion at work.
Han bad om en befordran på jobbet.
Lexikalt Träd
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