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
- pray to God
- pray for [a miracle, a sign, rain]
- pray for [her soul, your wellbeing, his health]
- let us pray
- pray with [me, the priest, each other]
- pray together
- pray [silently, humbly, secretly] (for)
- [can, must] hope and pray
- pray (do) tell
- pray facing [Mecca, Jerusalem, east]
- pray on a mat
'pray' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):