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to pray
01
to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion
Intransitive: to pray | to pray for sth
Examples
In times of trouble, people often pray for guidance and strength.
02
to ask or request something politely or earnestly
Transitive: to pray to do sth
Ditransitive: to pray sb do sth
Examples
I pray you do not keep me waiting any longer.
03
to hope or wish for something deeply
Transitive: to pray that
Intransitive: to pray for sth
Examples
I pray that everything goes well during the exam.
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