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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:

I pray before bed every night.Let's pray for good weather tomorrow.

Etymology:

etymology
From Middle English preyen, from Anglo-Norman preier, from Latin precāri, meaning ask, request, entreat.

Usage Statistics:

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