prayer

noun
UK: /preə(r)/
US: /prer/

  1. Words you say to God, especially to ask for something.

    1. Say a prayer before you go to sleep to have good dreams. [ ] [ ]
    2. The family said a prayer for the health and safety of their loved ones. [ ] [ ]

  2. A religious service or meeting, where people pray together.

    1. The church holds a prayer every Sunday morning for all members. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people joined the special prayer service for world peace and understanding. [ ] [ ]

  3. A hope or wish

    1. It is my prayer that they find happiness and fulfillment in their new life. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her prayer is that the negotiations will bring a resolution to the long conflict. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

entreaty invocation request
prayer verb

  1. To ask God for something in a humble way.

    1. I prayer every day for strength and guidance, whatever happens. [ ] [ ]
    2. They prayed for a miracle when the doctor gave them a devastating prognosis. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prayer" in English means: Words you say to God, especially to ask for something., A religious service or meeting, where people pray together., A hope or wish.

The phonetic transcription of "prayer" is /preə(r)/ in British English and /prer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prayer": entreaty, invocation, request.

Example usage of "prayer": "Say a prayer before you go to sleep to have good dreams.". More examples on the page.