Synonyms for prayer

Synonyms for (noun) prayer

Synonyms: prayer, supplication

Definition: 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

Similar words: worship

Definition: the activity of worshipping


Synonyms: prayer

Definition: a fixed text used in praying

Similar words: religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing

Definition: writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity


Synonyms: appeal, entreaty, prayer

Definition: earnest or urgent request

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

Similar words: asking, request

Definition: the verbal act of requesting


Synonyms: prayer, petition, orison

Definition: reverent petition to a deity

Similar words: asking, request

Definition: the verbal act of requesting


Synonyms: prayer, supplicant

Definition: someone who prays to God

Similar words: religious person

Definition: a person who manifests devotion to a deity


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