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

  • (..) will be held in the Great Sept of Baelor on the first day of the Festival of the Mother. (crowd murmuring) Furthermore, after much prayer the Crown has decided that from this day forward, trial by combat will be forbidden throughout the Seven Kingdoms. Tommen: The tradition (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: No One Season: 6 Episode 8
  • (..) They demand to see you, Your Grace. Who permitted them inside the Red Keep? The king is aware of their presence? He's currently in his chambers at prayer. Your Grace, His Holiness the High Septon wishes to speak with you at the Great Sept of Baelor. His Holiness the High Septon (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: No One Season: 6 Episode 8