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pray

pray \'pra-\ vb [ME prayen, fr. OF preier, fr. L precari, fr. prec-, Xprex 
   request, prayer; akin to OHG fra-ge-n to ask, Skt prsub-dot>cchati he asks 
   1: ENTREAT, IMPLORE - often used as a function word in intro ducing a 
   question, request, or plea 2: to get or bring by praying  1: to make 
   entreaty or supplication  2: to address God with adoration, confession, 
   supplication, or thanksgivin g