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praying

VERB

plead; call upon for help, answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ask beseech recite urge

STRONG

adjure appeal brace crave entreat implore importune invoke petition request say solicit sue supplicate

WEAK

commune with cry for invocate

Antonyms

STRONG

answer refuse

Example Sentences

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"I spent 12 years in pain, hiding myself, and praying constantly for children - at last, Allah heard me."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The wistful, lovely song is accompanied by weird visuals of the aliens, who look like praying mantises, admiring the human specimen through the room’s windows, applauding when she goes to the bathroom and taking pictures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Some passersby heard the group praying and simply joined in.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

"I'm hoping and praying that some kind soul will find these items and reach out," Madonna said, adding: "I'm offering a reward for their safe return."

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

I waited till I started shivering, then dropped back into the water and struck out again, praying I’d find more trees along the way.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo