Kilo Lingo

/reˈθaɾ/

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Translation

to pray

Word origin

From Latin recitare ('to read aloud, to recite'), from re- and citare ('to call, to summon'). It means 'to pray'.

Origin
Latin
Root
recitare
English cognates
recite, cite, recital

Grammar

Verb type-ar irregular (z>c)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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My grandmother prays every night before sleeping.

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We are going to pray for the family.

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The man prays at church on Sundays.

Recé .

I prayed for my daughter this morning.

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My mother taught me how to pray.

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This word is part of lesson 34.