ORISON Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word orison. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for ORISON
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| petition | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority • reverent petition to a deity verb • write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing | ||||||
| prayer | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving) • reverent petition to a deity • earnest or urgent request • a fixed text used in praying • someone who prays to God | ||||||
| appeal | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • earnest or urgent request • attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates • (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial • request for a sum of money verb • take a court case to a higher court for review • request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection • be attractive to • challenge (a decision) • cite as an authority; resort to | ||||||
| entreaty | nounn | |||||
noun • earnest or urgent request | ||||||
| intercession | nounn | |||||
noun • a prayer to God on behalf of another person • the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.) | ||||||
| invocation | nounn | |||||
noun • a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service • an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil • calling up a spirit or devil • the act of appealing for help | ||||||
| plea | nounn | |||||
noun • a humble request for help from someone in authority • (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) • an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed | ||||||
| request | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority • the verbal act of requesting verb • express the need or desire for • ask (a person) to do something • inquire for (information) | ||||||
| supplication | nounn | |||||
noun • a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service • a humble request for help from someone in authority • the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving) | ||||||
| worship | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the activity of worshipping • a feeling of profound love and admiration verb • love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol • show devotion to (a deity) • attend religious services | ||||||
| devotions | nounn | |||||
noun • feelings of ardent love • commitment to some purpose • religious zeal; the willingness to serve God • (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently) | ||||||