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to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace
to wish; to hope
神社で合格を禱った。
I prayed for passing at the shrine.
毎晩寝る前に禱る習慣がある。
I have a habit of praying every night before bed.
皆の安全を禱ってやまない。
I never stop praying for everyone's safety.