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pray for someone or something

1. to beseech God, or some other deity, on behalf of someone or something. I will pray for you to recover from your illness quickly. As the fire spread throughout the old church, the congregation prayed for its preservation.

2. to ask God, or some other deity, to grant something. The family prayed for David's safety. All the people prayed for peace.

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