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prayer

[prair] / prɛər /
NOUN
pleading, especially with a deity;
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal invocation plea service worship
STRONG
application begging benediction communion devotion entreaty grace imprecation litany orison petition pleading request rogation suit supplication
WEAK
answer adoration beseeching imploration imploring request for help
Antonyms
STRONG
demand

Example Sentences

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“Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war,” the pope said during a prayer service in St. Peter’s Basilica.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

St Michael and All Angels church in the village said it would be joining in prayer and lighting candles on Sunday afternoon.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The Lakers don’t need him showing up in three weeks trying to save this season on a limp and a prayer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Wearing his red mozzetta and stole, Leo appeared deep in prayer during the ceremony, listening with eyes closed.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Dalton puts his hands together in prayer and looks up.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith