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Pray

/preɪ/
To speak or think to a deity or higher power, often asking for help or expressing gratitude.

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Examples:

Oh please, God, let it be true, she prayed.

So Mrs. Griffiths, alternately praying and crying as she walked.

Pray let me put this wrapper of mine about you.

Etymology:

etymology
From Middle English preien, from Old French preier, from Latin precari meaning to ask earnestly or beg, originally from prex, meaning prayer.

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