Prayer
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
"The priest sank to his knees in prayer"
(2) A fixed text used in praying
(3) Earnest or urgent request
"An entreaty to stop the fighting"
"An appeal for help"
"An appeal to the public to keep calm"
(4) Reverent petition to a deity
(5) Someone who prays to God
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Etymology 1
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Noun
- A practice of communicating with one's God.
- Through prayer I ask for God's blessings.
- The act of praying.
- In many cultures, prayer involves singing.
- The specific words or methods used for praying.
- A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
- Grandpa never misses a chance to go to prayer.
- A request; a petition.
- This, your honor, is my prayer; that all here be set free.