Definitions for Prayer
ˈpreɪ ərprayer

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. prayer, supplicationnoun

   the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

   "the priest sank to his knees in prayer"

2. prayer, petition, orisonnoun

   reverent petition to a deity

3. entreaty, prayer, appealnoun

   earnest or urgent request

   "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm"

4. prayernoun

   a fixed text used in praying

5. prayer, supplicantnoun

   someone who prays to God

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prayernoun

   Etymology: priere, Fr.

   1. Petition to heaven.

   They did say their prayers, and address’d them
   Again to sleep. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   O remember, God!
   O hear her prayer for them as now for us. William Shakespeare.

   Were he as famous and as bold in war,
   As he is fam’d for mildness, peace and prayer. William Shakespeare.

   My heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. Romans x. 1.

   Sighs now breath’d
   Inutterable, which the spirit of prayer
   Inspir’d. John Milton.

   No man can always have the same spiritual pleasure in his prayers; for the greatest saints have sometimes suffered the banishment of the heart, sometimes are fervent, sometimes they feel a barrenness of devotion; for this spirit comes and goes: Jeremy Taylor, Guide to Devotion.

   2. Entreaty; submissive importunity.

   Prayer among men is supposed a means to change the person to whom we pray; but prayer to God doth not change him, but fits us to receive the things prayed for. Edward Stillingfleet.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prayer

   "The Prayer is a song by English rock band Bloc Party. It was released as the lead single from their second studio album, A Weekend in the City, except in the U. S. where it is the second single. "I Still Remember" was the first song from the album to be released in North America. It was released by Wichita Recordings on 29 January 2007 and is the band's highest charting single worldwide. The lyrics deal with drug use in nightclubs and party environments. Band frontman Kele Okereke says he was inspired to write the song after hearing Busta Rhymes' song "Touch It". He also described the song as having a "crunk-like" effect. A cover version of "The Prayer" by KT Tunstall is included in Radio 1's Live Lounge – Volume 2, and on her single "If Only".

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1. prayer

   Prayer can be defined as a solemn and deliberate communication or conversation with a higher power or deity. It is a form of spiritual or religious practice where individuals express their thoughts, desires, gratitude, or seek guidance or intervention from a divine entity. Prayer often involves speaking, silently contemplating, or even meditating to connect with the divine, often accompanied by specific rituals or religious customs depending on one's faith. It serves as a means of seeking spiritual comfort, fostering a sense of connection and closeness with a higher power, and expressing one's devotion or faith.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. Prayernoun

   one who prays; a supplicant

2. Prayerverb

   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

3. Prayerverb

   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

4. Prayerverb

   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

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. Prayer

   Prayer is an invocation or act that seeks to activate a rapport with a deity, an object of worship, or a spiritual entity through deliberate communication. Prayer can be a form of religious practice, may be either individual or communal and take place in public or in private. It may involve the use of words or song. When language is used, prayer may take the form of a hymn, incantation, formal creed, or a spontaneous utterance in the praying person. There are different forms of prayer such as petitionary prayer, prayers of supplication, thanksgiving, and worship/praise. Prayer may be directed towards a deity, spirit, deceased person, or lofty idea, for the purpose of worshipping, requesting guidance, requesting assistance, confessing sins or to express one's thoughts and emotions. Thus, people pray for many reasons such as personal benefit or for the sake of others. Yoga is also a common form of prayer. Most major religions involve prayer in one way or another. Some ritualize the act of prayer, requiring a strict sequence of actions or placing a restriction on who is permitted to pray, while others teach that prayer may be practiced spontaneously by anyone at any time. Scientific studies regarding the use of prayer have mostly concentrated on its effect on the healing of sick or injured people. Meta-studies of the studies in this field have been performed showing evidence only for no effect or a potentially small effect. For instance, a 2006 meta analysis on 14 studies concluded that there is "no discernable effect" while a 2007 systemic review of intercessory prayer reported inconclusive results, noting that 7 of 17 studies had "small, but significant, effect sizes" but the review noted that the most methodologically rigorous studies failed to produce significant findings. The efficacy of petition in prayer for physical healing to a deity has been evaluated in numerous other studies, with contradictory results. There has been some criticism of the way the studies were conducted.

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. prayer

   A supplication intended for the person who prays. Only very dull people doubt its efficacy.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. prayerverb

   Sokoiya Majesty art my law to xout tos; Elohai Neshamah shenatata bi Tehorah maskil mooshlam. The fear of the Lord is Tehorah enduring forever in Yahweh I am. The Most High in line with the Almighty God and our Messiah as the lamp keeping trust together.

   My prayer brings me comfort, patience and justice.

   Etymology: Telepathic Spiritual Psalm

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on February 23, 2024  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PRAYER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Prayer is ranked #64721 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Prayer surname appeared 307 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Prayer.
   
   84% or 258 total occurrences were Black.
   8.1% or 25 total occurrences were White.
   4.8% or 15 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   2.9% or 9 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Request
   • Sacred Text

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Prayer' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4373

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Prayer' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4732

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Prayer' in Nouns Frequency: #1354

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Anagrams for Prayer »

1. repray

How to pronounce Prayer?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Prayer in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Prayer in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Prayer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Prayer in a Sentence

1. AiR:

   Unless the pilot takes off and flies the plane, you will be where you are. We all need something beyond prayer to reach god. We need a pilot, a mentor, a master or a guru who can help us realize the truth.

2. Mexico City:

   We have always encouraged prayer, honesty, look at the way we dress, it is very honest, the haircuts, the way the women dress. We practice what we preach.

3. Rick Perry:

   The Response is a prayer event, it is a spiritual event. It is not a political event.

4. Pope Francis:

   Merton was above all a man of prayer, a thinker who challenged the certitudes of his time and opened new horizons for souls and for the church. He was also a man of dialogue, a promoter of peace between peoples and religions.

5. George Herbert:

   Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Prayer
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Prayer
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prayer
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Prayer
7. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=Prayer
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Prayer