prayer

/pɹɛə(ɹ)//pɹɛɚ/

noun

1
A practice of communicating with one's God.
“Through prayer I ask for God's blessings.”
2
The act of praying.
“In many cultures, prayer involves singing.”
3
The specific words or methods used for praying.
“Christians recite the Lord's Prayer.”
4
A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
“Grandpa never misses a chance to go to prayer.”
5
A request; a petition.
“This, your honor, is my prayer; that all here be set free.”
6
(mostly in negative constructions) The remotest hope or chance.
“That team doesn't have a prayer of winning the championship.”

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