pray

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpreɪ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/preɪ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(prā)

Collocations for "pray"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "pray" in context.

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pray

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. pray to God
  2. pray for [a miracle, a sign, rain]
  3. pray for [her soul, your wellbeing, his health]
  4. let us pray
  5. pray with [me, the priest, each other]
  6. pray together
  7. pray [silently, humbly, secretly] (for)
  8. [can, must] hope and pray
  9. pray (do) tell
  10. pray facing [Mecca, Jerusalem, east]
  11. pray on a mat
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