To pray for
Example: They pray for success
Definition
"To pray for" means to communicate with a deity or higher power, typically through spoken or silent words, requesting help, guidance, or blessings, such as when they pray for success in their endeavors.
Etymology
The phrase "to pray for" originates from the Old French word 'preier,' which in turn comes from the Latin 'precari,' meaning to ask or entreat. Did you know that originally 'pray' was used more generally to mean 'ask' before it became closely associated with religious requests?
