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The future tense form of 'pray' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb pray. Example: They will pray for good weather on their wedding day. (They will pray for good weather on their wedding day.)

Definition of “pray”

to make a solemn request or expression of thanks to a deity or other object of worship
to earnestly ask for or seek something

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	pray
Future Continuous	praying
Future Perfect	prayed

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will pray for strength.

Example

They will pray for a better future.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time tomorrow, I will be praying for their well-being.

Example

They will be praying for peace during the ceremony.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the day, she will have prayed for everyone's happiness.

Example

They will have prayed for a successful outcome.

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