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Pray

/preɪ/
To talk to a deity, often asking for help or expressing thanks or worship

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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 preyen, from Anglo-Norman preier, from Latin precāri, meaning ask, request, entreat.

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