prayer

Definition

  • n. the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
  • n. reverent petition to a deity
  • n. a fixed text used in praying
  • n. someone who prays to God

Word forms

Plural
prayers

Example sentences

  1. n.

    Every morning, she starts her day with a short prayer for peace and happiness.