What is the meaning of prayer?

noun

  • The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving. )
    • usage: "the priest sank to his knees in prayer"
  • Reverent petition to a deity.
  • Earnest or urgent request.
    • usage: "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm"
  • A fixed text used in praying.
  • Someone who prays to God.
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