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Prayer

Prehr

/ˈprɛr/

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prayer

Dictionary meaning

The act of communicating with a deity, especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving.

Examples

  • The faithful sank to their knees in prayer.

Synonyms: supplication

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