Synonyms of prayer

prayer

noun

ˈprer 

1

as in petition

an address to God or a deity

he always directed a bedside prayer to God before going to sleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• petition
• request
• collect
• thanksgiving
• orison
• pleading
• invocation
• grace
• supplication
• begging
• suit
• litany
• vespers
• appeal
• entreaty
• matins
• soliciting
• evensong
• requiescat
• beseeching
• imploring

2

as in plea

an earnest request

we hope that the governor will hear our prayer and do something about this pressing problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plea
• appeal
• petition
• cry
• pleading
• desire
• supplication
• solicitation
• entreaty
• application
• suit
• adjuration
• demand
• suppliance
• call
• conjuration
• insistence
• requisition
• claim

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prayer

There will be funeral prayers later at the Imam Hussein shrine in Karbala as well. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Muhammad Taqi al-Hakim, a senior scholar at the Najaf seminary, led the funeral prayers at the Shrine of Imam Ali, the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

Fans are now rallying to offer prayers and support for the pioneering player and his family during this difficult time. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Attendees heard speeches, the American and Ukrainian national anthems, traditional Ukrainian music, and prayers. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026