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prayer

UK/ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/ US/ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ common

noun

1.
2.
3.

earnest or urgent request

  • “an entreaty to stop the fighting”
  • “an appeal for help”
  • “an appeal to the public to keep calm”
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4.

a fixed text used in praying

5.

someone who prays to God

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Origin

From Middle English preiere, from Old French preiere, from Early Medieval Latin precāria, derived from Latin precem. Displaced native Old English ġebed (whence modern English bead).

Phrases

  • arrow prayer
  • call to prayer
  • dawn prayer
  • evening prayer
  • finger prayer book
  • Friday prayers
  • house of prayer
  • morning prayer

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