Explore Prayed through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Prayed in a sentence
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Prayed meaning
simple past and past participle of pray
Using Prayed
- The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of pray
- In the example corpus, prayed often appears in combinations such as: prayed for, he prayed, and prayed.
Context around Prayed
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 10 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Prayed
- In this selection, "prayed" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, okorodudu, mourners, battle, god, together and saying stand out and add context to how "prayed" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include accordingly okorodudu prayed for the and ago i prayed and prayed. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "prayed" sits close to words such as airborne, collectors and facto, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with prayed
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The secretary, a teacher snd I prayed and prayed. (9 words)
Mourners prayed together with Khamenei whose voice cracked as he prayed over the flag-draped coffin. (16 words)
Additionally, Pahlavi and his wife prayed at the Western Wall and met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. (17 words)
Also, some Islamic clerics, including the Imams of Edeland, Ile-Ife, Iwo and Ila-Orangun, all prayed that God should open doors of opportunities for the development and actualisation of all the campaign promises of the governor. (37 words)
As I lay on a copper bed with my head awkwardly resting on a green onyx pillow, I prayed – not for transcendence, but that no one would sneakily take my picture and post it on social media. (37 words)
However the Danish Bishop Anders Sunesen on top of a hill overlooking the battle prayed to God with his arms raised, which meant that the Danes moved closer to victory the more he prayed. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
Accordingly, Okorodudu prayed for the repose of the deceased and also prayed God to grant the affected families the fortitude to bear the loss of their loved ones.
Mourners prayed together with Khamenei whose voice cracked as he prayed over the flag-draped coffin.
Just to recall a personal situation from almost four years ago, I prayed and prayed to God to deliver.
The secretary, a teacher snd I prayed and prayed.
However the Danish Bishop Anders Sunesen on top of a hill overlooking the battle prayed to God with his arms raised, which meant that the Danes moved closer to victory the more he prayed.
According to his ministry's website, 'John prayed and fasted for 10 days a month for five months, and cried out to God to reveal himself in power to these people'.
Additionally, Pahlavi and his wife prayed at the Western Wall and met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
A devout English Catholic noblewoman — Richeldis de Faverches — prayed that she might undertake some special work in honor of Our Lady.
After entering the cathedral, Bishop Dorsonville blessed a crucifix, processed into the church and prayed before the tabernacle.
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace and courage for the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.
Also, some Islamic clerics, including the Imams of Edeland, Ile-Ife, Iwo and Ila-Orangun, all prayed that God should open doors of opportunities for the development and actualisation of all the campaign promises of the governor.
As I lay on a copper bed with my head awkwardly resting on a green onyx pillow, I prayed – not for transcendence, but that no one would sneakily take my picture and post it on social media.
As the country prepares for the general election, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has prayed for a peaceful process.
Ayeni prayed for Ododo’s success and urged him to go about his campaign peacefully, adding that when he wins, he should focus on development.
Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, yesterday, prayed for sustained peaceful atmosphere, which pervaded the eight-year administration of the outgoing governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, in Enugu State.
Christ prayed, “Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
Conveying deepest condolences to the bereaved family members, he prayed that God gives them comfort and courage to bear the irreparable loss and the departed soul rest in peace.
Defence counsels: Ali Jafaru, Paul Asibi Abariga and Lampting Akpanga, prayed for bail, saying the accused were gainfully employed, they had fixed places of abode and that they would appear to stand trial.
Donning white clothing, thousands of Cap-Haitien residents prayed, sang and praised God in this year’s Good Friday Procession early in the day.
Finally, His Highness Sheikh Mishal prayed to Allah the Almighty to maintain the dear homeland safe, secure, and stable, under the leadership of His Highness the Amir.
Common combinations with prayed
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- prayed for 64×
- he prayed 35×
- and prayed 23×
- prayed to 22×
- prayed the 21×
- prayed that 18×
- prayed and 13×
- also prayed 10×
- who prayed 9×
- prayed at 8×