Meaning

(uncountable) A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity..

Definitions by Sense

1. (uncountable) A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity.
2. (countable) An act of praying.
3. The specific words or methods used for praying.
4. A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
5. (countable) A request; a petition.
6. (in the singular, mostly in negative constructions) The remotest hope or chance.
7. One who prays.

Example Sentences

Through prayer I ask for God's guidance.

In many cultures, prayer involves singing.

Then everybody once more knelt, and soon the blessing was pronounced. The choir and the clergy trooped out slowly, […], down the nave to the western door. […] At a seemingly immense distance the surpliced group stopped to say the last prayer.

In that spirit, we’ll close with the wish we always offer at the end of our annual review, although this time it’s more of a prayer: Happy new year.

Christians recite the Lord's Prayer.

For Baha'is, there's a difference between obligatory prayers and devotional prayers.

Grandpa never misses a chance to go to prayer.

This, your honor, is my prayer; that all here be set free.

Word Forms

• prayers

Synonyms for prayer

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When Should You Use Prayer?

Use prayer when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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