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

  • (..) - I imagine it must be difficult for you... - Oh, there's John. I should go. We still have a lot of boxes to unpack. Well, unfortunately, I don't have a prayer to help you with that. Well, I guess there are some things we need to take care of ourselves. Yes. Goodbye. Father Perez. (..)
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