Synonyms of prayers

prayers

noun

plural of prayer

1

as in petitions

an address to God or a deity

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• petitions
• orisons
• thanksgivings
• requests
• pleadings
• collects
• invocations
• litanies
• appeals
• supplications
• suits
• vespers
• graces
• entreaties
• matins
• requiescats
• evensongs

2

as in appeals

an earnest request

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appeals
• pleas
• petitions
• desires
• cries
• supplications
• pleadings
• entreaties
• solicitations
• suits
• adjurations
• demands
• applications
• conjurations
• suppliances
• calls
• requisitions
• insistences
• claims

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prayers

During this incredibly difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the Ulbrich family. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences are with the families, friends, classmates, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Just over one week later, as the families continue to grieve and finalize the teens’ funeral plans, their thoughts and prayers are being sent to their friend in the hospital still fighting for his life. — Eric Adler july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

The second was less spiritual but perhaps the outcome of all those prayers. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026

On Sunday, residents held prayers despite damage to the entrance. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

And prayers for the speedy recoveries of Jimmy Butler and Moody. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Thank you for all of the love, prayers, and warm wishes for our sweet boy. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

The vigils — held at the corner of 7th Street and Capitol Mall — typically involved music, singing and prayers from members of different faiths, including Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026