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To have made a request, or demand, of someone
“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.”
Past tense for to communicate with God or a deity
“Let us pray to God that this may be a blessed season to us.”
Past tense 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.”
Past tense 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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