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PRAYER

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Prayer.

How to pronounce prayer:

Def 1 US
Def 2 UK

Prayer - as a noun

The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

Example: "The priest sank to his knees in prayer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
supplication18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
worship15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Earnest or urgent request

Example: "An entreaty to stop the fighting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appeal10entreaty11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
asking11request16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A fixed text used in praying

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
religious textreligious writingsacred textsacred writing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Someone who prays to god

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
supplicant16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
religious person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She said a prayer before eating her meal."
"Every morning, he starts his day with a moment of prayer."
"The priest led the congregation in a heartfelt prayer."
"They gathered in the park for a prayer vigil."
"The child closed his eyes and whispered a silent prayer."
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Word Game Points

Is PRAYER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prayer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRAYER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PRAYER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prayer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRAYER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PRAYER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prayer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRAYER has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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