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prayer
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- pronunciation:
- preIr
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a request made to one's god, or the act of making such a request.
The parents made a prayer for their baby's recovery.- similar words:
- appeal
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| definition 2: |
the words used in praising, expressing thanks, or in making a request to one's god.
In the church, the people recited prayers and sang hymns.The boy's grandmother taught him to say a prayer each night before bed.- similar words:
- hymn
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| definition 3: |
communication with a divine being as a means of worship or giving thanks.
The nuns spend most of their day in prayer.- similar words:
- reflection
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| definition 4: |
(plural) a form of group worship that praises or gives thanks to a holy being.
They attend morning prayers at six a.m. each day.- similar words:
- service
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| definition 5: |
a serious and sincere request.
The youth group asked the town council for money for a new recreation center, and they hoped that their prayer would be answered.- synonyms:
- appeal, plea
- similar words:
- petition
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| definition 6: |
the slightest chance of something happening (usually used in negative statements or in questions).
She thinks he might win this competition, but I don't think he has a prayer. |
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