Prayer — Defs

01 n. One who prays; a supplicant.

1.
One who prays; a supplicant.

02 n. The act of praying, or of asking a favor; earnest request or entreaty; hence, a petition or memorial addressed to a court or a legislative body.

1.
The act of praying, or of asking a favor; earnest request or entreaty; hence, a petition or memorial addressed to a court or a legislative body.
2.
The act of addressing supplication to a divinity, especially to the true God; the offering of adoration, confession, supplication, and thanksgiving to the Supreme Being; as, public prayer; secret prayer.
“As he is famed for mildness, peace, and prayer.” — Shak.
3.
The form of words used in praying; a formula of supplication; an expressed petition; especially, a supplication addressed to God; as, a written or extemporaneous prayer; to repeat one's prayers.
“He made those excellent prayers which were published immediately after his death.” — Bp. Fell.

Phrases & compounds

Prayer book — a book containing devotional prayers.

Prayer meeting — a meeting or gathering for prayer to God.

Syn. Petition; orison; supplication; entreaty; suit.