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pray

UK/pɹeɪ/ US/ˈpreɪ/ common formal

verb

1.
2.

call upon in supplication; entreat

  • “I beg you to stop!”
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Phrases

  • plug and pray
  • pray in aid
  • pray tell
  • praying Indian
  • praying machine
  • praying mantid
  • praying mantis
  • praying shawl

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