prayer

noun (1), often attributive

\ ˈprer

How to pronounce prayer (audio)

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Definition of prayer

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a(1) : an address (such as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought said a prayer for the success of the voyage

(2) : a set order of words used in praying

b : an earnest request or wish

2 : the act or practice of praying to God or a god kneeling in prayer

3 : a religious service consisting chiefly of prayers —often used in plural

4 : something prayed for

5 : a slight chance haven't got a prayer

prayer

noun (2)

pray·er | \ ˈprā-ər

How to pronounce prayer (audio)

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Definition of prayer (Entry 2 of 2)

: one that prays : supplicant

History and Etymology for prayer

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French priere, praiere, preiere, from Medieval Latin precaria, from Latin, feminine of precarius obtained by entreaty, from prec-, prex

Noun (2)

Middle English prayere, from prayen to pray + -er entry 2

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More Definitions for prayer

prayer

noun

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Kids Definition of prayer

1 : words spoken to God a prayer for peace

2 : the act of praying to God We knelt in prayer.

3 : a strong hope or wish It's our prayer that you will return safely.

4 : a set form of words used in praying

5 : a religious service that is mostly prayers evening prayer

prayer

noun

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Legal Definition of prayer

: the part of a pleading (as a complaint) that specifies the relief sought also : a request for relief or some other action by the court

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