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Definition prayer in American English

prayer noun

noun
/prer/
1

the words that someone says when they are speaking to God

Example

He said a prayer for their safe return.

Example

a prayer for peace

Example

I go to church every Sunday and I say my prayers.

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1.1

the act or practice of speaking to God

Example

He was a firm believer in the power of prayer.

Example

A group of Christians knelt in prayer.

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Example

He reads the Koran and attends daily prayers.

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2

a strong hope or wish for something

Example

The job seemed like the answer to her prayers.

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Definition prayer in American English