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prayer
1[ prair ]
noun
- a devout petition to God or an object of worship.
- a spiritual communion with God or an object of worship, as in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or confession.
- the act or practice of praying to God or an object of worship.
- a formula or sequence of words used in or appointed for praying:
the Lord's Prayer.
- prayers, a religious observance, either public or private, consisting wholly or mainly of prayer.
- that which is prayed for.
- the section of a bill in equity, or of a petition, that sets forth the complaint or the action desired.
- a negligible hope or chance:
Do you think he has a prayer of getting that job?
prayer
2[ prey-er ]
noun
- a person who prays.
prayer
1/ ɛə /
noun
- a personal communication or petition addressed to a deity, esp in the form of supplication, adoration, praise, contrition, or thanksgiving
- any other form of spiritual communion with a deity
- a similar personal communication that does not involve adoration, addressed to beings venerated as being closely associated with a deity, such as angels or saints
- the practice of praying
prayer is our solution to human problems
- often plural a form of devotion, either public or private, spent mainly or wholly praying
morning prayers
- capital when part of a recognized name a form of words used in praying
the Lord's Prayer
- an object or benefit prayed for
- an earnest request, petition, or entreaty
- law a request contained in a petition to a court for the relief sought by the petitioner
- slang.a chance or hope
she doesn't have a prayer of getting married
prayer
2/ ˈɪə /
noun
- a person who prays
Derived Forms
- ˈ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- l adjective
- l·ly adverb
- l·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of prayer1
Origin of prayer2
Word History and Origins
Origin of prayer1
Example Sentences
Dressed in a combat-like vest, he took his seat and began quietly reciting prayers while he clutched rosary beads.
Home Office minister Dame Diana Johnson told the Commons her thoughts and prayers were with the victims of the "horrific violent incident".
If the conclave completes its third day without reaching a decision, the cardinals may pause for a day of prayer.
"I can hear the people's prayers, cries, and cries. We will overthrow the dictatorship," they sing in unison.
“All I can ask you to do is say an extra prayer for me. Coach is a fighter. That’s all I got. See you tomorrow.”
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