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Definition of prayer
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a(1)
: an address (such as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought
said a prayer for the success of the voyage
(2)
: a set order of words used in praying
b
: an earnest request or wish
2
: the act or practice of praying to God or a god
kneeling in prayer
3
: a religious service consisting chiefly of prayers
—often used in plural
4
: something prayed for
5
: a slight chance
haven't got a prayer
prayer
noun (2)
pray·er
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Definition of prayer (Entry 2 of 2)
: one that prays : supplicant
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More Definitions for prayer
prayer
noun
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Kids Definition of prayer
1
: words spoken to God
a prayer for peace
2
: the act of praying to God
We knelt in prayer.
3
: a strong hope or wish
It's our prayer that you will return safely.
4
: a set form of words used in praying
5
: a religious service that is mostly prayers
evening prayer
prayer
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Legal Definition of prayer
: the part of a pleading (as a complaint) that specifies the relief sought
also
: a request for relief or some other action by the court
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