prayer

B1
Pronunciation
/pɹɛə(ɹ)/
/pɹɛɚ/
/ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/
/ˈpɹeɪəɹ/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A practice of communicating with one's God.

Example Sentences
  • Through prayer I ask for God's blessings.
2 Definition

The act of praying.

Example Sentences
  • In many cultures, prayer involves singing.
3 Definition

The specific words or methods used for praying.

Example Sentences
  • Christians recite the Lord's Prayer.
4 Definition

A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.

Example Sentences
  • Grandpa never misses a chance to go to prayer.
5 Definition

A request; a petition.

Example Sentences
  • This, your honor, is my prayer; that all here be set free.
6 Definition

(mostly in negative constructions) The remotest hope or chance.

Example Sentences
  • That team doesn't have a prayer of winning the championship.
7 Definition

One who prays.