Many people visit the ancient temple to pray and find peace.
Many people visit the ancient temple to pray and find peace.
English
pray
preɪ
Meaning: to speak to a god; to hope strongly
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | pray |
| 3rd person singular present | prays |
| Present participle | praying |
| Past | prayed |
| Will future | will pray |
| Going-to future | going to pray |
| Imperative negative | don't pray / do not pray |
Example sentences
Many people pray for peace every day.
Many people pray for peace every day.
He knelt down to pray.
He knelt down to pray.
People pray for the holy ghost to comfort them.
People pray for the holy ghost to comfort them.
A Christian may pray to Jesus for courage before a difficult day.
A Christian may pray to Jesus for courage before a difficult day.
Usage Notes
Used in religious contexts or to express a very strong wish or hope for a specific outcome.
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