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Present participle for to communicate with God or a deity
“Let us pray to God that this may be a blessed season to us.”
Present participle for to ask earnestly, especially in prayer
“The people on earth who pray for world peace, whether men or women, old or young, are like angels who are uplifting the earthly world.”
Present participle for to call upon someone, especially a deity, for help or assistance
“It must lay the master under an obligation to pray to God for strength and wisdom to fulfill his duty according to the true nature and tendency of the practice.”
Present participle for to wish, long for, or hold out hope for
“I pray for the day that you come to your senses and desist with your shenanigans.”
Present participle for to be in a meditative or contemplative state or mood
“Close your eyes and pray, placing your hand on your belly. Focus. Feel peace. Yield and feel peace.”
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