prayer

/prɛr/
noun
  1. A request or expression of thanks made to God or a deity.
    • The community gathered for a prayer for peace.
    • His prayer was for his family's health and happiness.
    • She said a quiet prayer before her meal.
  2. A fixed or set form of words used in praying, such as a religious text.
    • He recited a prayer from his prayer book every morning.
    • The priest led the congregation in a traditional prayer.
    • The children learned the Lord's Prayer in Sunday school.
  3. A fervent wish or hope for something to happen.
    • Her prayer was that the storm would pass without damage.
    • I have a prayer that we can all get along better.
    • His only prayer was for a chance to start over.
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