prayer

Definition

  • noun: words spoken to God especially in order to give thanks or to ask for something
  • noun: an address (as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: supplicant, entreaty, supplication

Examples

  • We've been praying for her safe return, and now our 'prayers have been answered'. = We've been praying for her safe return, and now God has 'answered our prayers'. [=she has returned safely]

  • The house seemed like the 'answer to all my prayers'. [=the house had everything that I hoped for]

  • She told the children to say their 'prayers' before they went to sleep.

Movie quotes

  • (..) But you should leave, Grandmother. Your place is at home. I will never leave you. Never. You must. Go home. Find comfort in prayer and good works. The Mother watches over us all. I'll see you soon, my dear. Seven blessings to you, Grandmother. Shall we pray? We said we'd fight with you, King Crow, (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Broken Man Season: 6 Episode 7