Collocations for pray - verb

earnestly, fervently, hard
He thought if he prayed hard enough God might eventually listen.

quietly, silently | regularly | together

for
He prayed for rain.

to
I prayed to God for guidance.

with
She asked the priest to pray with her.

hope and pray
We can hope and pray that no one gets hurt.

let us pray
‘Let us pray.’ The congregation bowed their heads. | Let''s pray Mick doesn''t find out.