How to Use "Pray" with Example Sentences

pray (v): to talk to God to give thanks or ask for something; to hope for something

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Used with adverbs:

"She prayed desperately for her sick mother."
(desperately, hard)

"She humbly prayed for forgiveness."
(humbly)

"He prayed quietly in the corner."
(quietly, silently)

"We prayed together for the hurricane victims."
(together, aloud)

"He secretly prayed that his boss would get fired."
(secretly)

"I always pray for good weather."
(always, constantly)

Used with prepositions:

"He prayed for rain."
(for)

"She prayed to God for help."
(to)

"The priest prayed over the dead body."
(over)

"Please pray with me."
(with, for)