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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Prayer vigil to be held Monday On Monday evening, the community is gathering to support the victims' families and pray for healing.
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Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 18 May 2026
For decades, cybersecurity has been a reactive game—detect, respond, patch, repeat—and pray!
—Srinivas Shekar, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Tanya, the kids and I are praying for Will's family during this difficult time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Faith leaders from various Christian denominations − and one rabbi − gathered on the National Mall to pray, sing and speak about America's religious foundation in an event critics said favors one faith at the expense of others.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 17 May 2026
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Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 18 May 2026
For decades, cybersecurity has been a reactive game—detect, respond, patch, repeat—and pray!
—Srinivas Shekar, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Tanya, the kids and I are praying for Will's family during this difficult time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Faith leaders from various Christian denominations − and one rabbi − gathered on the National Mall to pray, sing and speak about America's religious foundation in an event critics said favors one faith at the expense of others.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 17 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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