Thank the goddesses, e.g (4)

I believe the answer is:

pray

(Other definitions for pray that I've seen before include "Earnestly ask (God?)" , "Beseech" , "Implore" , "Wish earnestly (for a particular outcome)" , "Devoutly hope" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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