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

  • (..) The Church of the Third Revelation welcomes you. Just follow the new road right to the church. Jesus knows our every weakness Take it to the Lord in prayer Are we weak and heavy-laden Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior still our refuge Take it to the Lord in prayer... (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood
  • (..) I'm pretty easy to find. You just come visit with me. Thank you so much for your time, and good night. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! What a privilege to carry... Just follow the new road right to the church. The new road will lead you there. Hello, brother, my name is Eli. (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood