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prayer Definition and Meaning in English (prayer definition)

noun
Synonyms:supplicationpleainvocation
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Prayer definition: A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship.

Definitions of Prayer

  1. 1noun

    A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship.

  2. 2noun

    The act or practice of praying to God or a deity.

Example Sentences

“She offered a silent prayer for her family's well-being.”

“Daily prayer is an important part of many religions.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseprayed
gerundpraying
adjectiveprayerful
adverbprayerfully

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

say a prayercollocation

To utter words of prayer.

answer a prayerexpression

To grant a wish or request that was prayed for.

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Prayer definition: A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship.
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'Prayer' translates to 'prayer' in English. Prayer definition: A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship.
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