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

Our thoughts and prayers are with the detective for a speedy recovery. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Kim, and the entire Franchione family. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

As dawn breaks on Vijayadashami, the final rituals for the goddess Durga are performed and prayers are invoked. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

The reporters would ask questions about the latest intrigue, while the pilgrims would ask for prayers and blessings. — Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Thankfully, my endless prayers have been answered with DedCool’s Mochi Milk. — Vivien Lee, InStyle, 3 Oct. 2026

Thank you to everyone who’s continued to check in, send kind messages, and keep Perez and his kids in your thoughts and prayers. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Each night, Erika, GG, and Mac recite prayers with Lori and tuck her into bed around seven and then go to say goodnight to Sheridan and Grace. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

My prayers are with Elvin’s family, friends, and CTDOT colleagues. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026