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Prayer meaning

What does “prayer” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“prayer” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving).

prayer

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”

    Synonymssupplication

  2. reverent petition to a deity

    Synonymspetitionorison

  3. earnest or urgent request

    “an entreaty to stop the fighting”

    “an appeal for help”

    Synonymsentreatyappeal

  4. a fixed text used in praying

  5. someone who prays to God

    Synonymssupplicant

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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