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

  • (..) - He's hanging in there. I'm sure you wanna get back to the hospital. But thank you for making the personal visit. - Thoughts and prayers, Claire. - Thank you, Bob. I'll walk you out. Excuse me, Leader. You came here to threaten me. We don't need to be at odds, Jackie. (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6