Pronunciation

/prɛɪ/

Definitions

• Verb: To engage in the act of communicating with God or a higher power, typically asking for help, guidance, or forgiveness. Prayer may involve silent meditation, vocal recitation, or communal worship.
• Noun: A formal or informal request or invocation addressed to a deity or higher power. She offered a prayer of gratitude before the meal.
• Noun: A religious or spiritual practice that often includes devotion, reflection, and petition. He spent his mornings in quiet prayer.

Phrases

• “Pray for someone” means to ask for their well-being or protection.
• “Prayer time” refers to a designated period for personal or communal prayer.
• “Say a prayer” is a request to join in or perform a prayer.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “After a long day at work, he would pray before going to bed.”
• Noun: “The priest led the congregation in a collective prayer.”
• Noun: “She found solace in her daily prayer ritual.”

Synonyms

• Entreat
• Implore
• Invoke
• Beg
• Ask for divine intervention
• Commend (in a religious context)
• Meditate
• Reflect (in a spiritual sense)