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prayer 1
(prâr)n.
1.
a. A reverent petition made to God, a god, or another object of worship.
b. The act of making a reverent petition to God, a god, or another object of worship: belief in the power of prayer.
2. An act of communion with God, a god, or another object of worship, such as in devotion, confession, praise, or thanksgiving: One evening a week, the family would join together in prayer.
3. A specially worded form used to address God, a god, or another object of worship.
4. prayers A religious observance in which praying predominates: morning prayers.
5.
a. A fervent request: Her prayer for rain was granted at last.
b. The thing requested: His safe arrival was their only prayer.
6. The slightest chance or hope: In a storm the mountain climbers won't have a prayer.
7. Law
a. The request for relief by a party initiating a lawsuit, stated in the pleadings.
b. The portion of the pleadings that contains this request.
[Middle English preiere, from Old French, from Medieval Latin precāria, from feminine of Latin precārius, obtained by entreaty, from precārī, to entreat; see pray.]
pray·er 2
(prā′ər)n.
One who prays.
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prayer
(prɛə)n
1. (Ecclesiastical Terms)
a. a personal communication or petition addressed to a deity, esp in the form of supplication, adoration, praise, contrition, or thanksgiving
b. any other form of spiritual communion with a deity
2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a similar personal communication that does not involve adoration, addressed to beings venerated as being closely associated with a deity, such as angels or saints
3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the practice of praying: prayer is our solution to human problems.
4. (Ecclesiastical Terms) (often plural) a form of devotion, either public or private, spent mainly or wholly praying: morning prayers.
5. (Ecclesiastical Terms) (capital when part of a recognized name) a form of words used in praying: the Lord's Prayer.
6. an object or benefit prayed for
7. an earnest request, petition, or entreaty
8. (Law) law a request contained in a petition to a court for the relief sought by the petitioner
9. slang a chance or hope: she doesn't have a prayer of getting married.
[C13 preiere, from Old French, from Medieval Latin precāria, from Latin precārius obtained by begging, from prex prayer]
ˈprayerless adj
prayer
(ˈpreɪə)n
(Ecclesiastical Terms) a person who prays
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prayer1
(prɛər)n.
1. a devout petition to God or an object of worship.
2. a spiritual communion with God or an object of worship, as in supplication, thanksgiving, or adoration.
3. the act or practice of praying to God or an object of worship.
4. a formula or sequence of words used in praying: the Lord's Prayer.
5. prayers, a religious observance consisting mainly of prayer.
6. something prayed for.
7. a petition; entreaty.
8. a negligible hope or chance: We don't have a prayer of winning.
[1250–1300; Middle English preiere < Old French < Medieval Latin precāria, n. use of feminine of Latin precārius given as a favor =prec- (s. of prex) prayer + -ārius -ary; compare precarious]
pray•er2
(ˈpreɪ ər)n.
a person who prays.
[1400–50]
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Noun 1. [画像:prayer - the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)]prayer - 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"
worship - the activity of worshipping
devotion - (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently); "he returned to his devotions"
benediction, blessing - the act of praying for divine protection
2. prayer - reverent petition to a deity
prayer wheel - a cylinder with prayers written on it; each revolution counts as uttering the prayers; used especially by Buddhists in Tibet
benediction, blessing - a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
collect - a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
commination - prayers proclaiming God's anger against sinners; read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesday
deprecation - a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster
thanksgiving, blessing, grace - a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace"
intercession - a prayer to God on behalf of another person
invocation, supplication - a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
requiescat - a prayer for the repose of the soul of a dead person
3. [画像:prayer - earnest or urgent request]prayer - earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm"
adjuration - a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
demagoguery, demagogy - impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace
plea, supplication - a humble request for help from someone in authority
solicitation - an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status; "a solicitation to the king for relief"
suit - a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank
4. prayer - a fixed text used in praying
religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing - writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity
Agnus Dei - a liturgical prayer beginning with these Latin words
Mass - a sequence of prayers constituting the Christian Eucharistic rite; "the priest said Mass"
Shema - a liturgical prayer (considered to be the essence of Jewish religion) that is recited at least twice daily by adult Jewish males to declare their faith; "as soon as Leonard learned to talk he was taught to recite the first words of the Shema, the creed of Judaism which originated on Sinai with Moses and is recited daily"
5. prayer - someone who prays to God
religious person - a person who manifests devotion to a deity
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prayer
noun
1. supplication, devotion, communion The night was spent in prayer and meditation.
2. orison, litany, invocation, intercession prayers of thanksgiving
3. plea, appeal, suit, request, petition, entreaty, supplication Say a quick prayer I don't get stopped for speeding.
Quotations
"More things are wrought by prayer"
"Than this world dreams of" [Alfred, Lord Tennyson Morte d'Arthur]
"The wish for prayer is a prayer in itself" [Georges Bernanos Journal d'un cure de campagne]
"In prayer the lips ne'er act the winning part,"
"Without the sweet concurrence of the heart" [Robert Herrick The Heart]
"One single grateful thought raised to heaven is the most perfect prayer" [G.E. Lessing Minna von Barnhelm]
"More things are wrought by prayer"
"Than this world dreams of" [Alfred, Lord Tennyson Morte d'Arthur]
"The wish for prayer is a prayer in itself" [Georges Bernanos Journal d'un cure de campagne]
"In prayer the lips ne'er act the winning part,"
"Without the sweet concurrence of the heart" [Robert Herrick The Heart]
"One single grateful thought raised to heaven is the most perfect prayer" [G.E. Lessing Minna von Barnhelm]
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
prayer 1
noun1. The act of praying:
3. An earnest or urgent request:
prayer 2
nounOne who humbly entreats:
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Translations
صَلاة صَلاه
rés
modlitbamotlitba
bøn
rukouspyyntörukoileminenrukoilla
molitva
ima
bæn
祈り
기도
modlitba
molitev
molbamolitimolitva
bön
ผู้สวดมนต์
lời cầu nguyện
prayer
[prɛəʳ]A. N
1. (Rel) → oración f, rezo m; (= entreaty) → oración f, plegaria f
a prayer for peace → una oración por la paz
Lord, hear our prayer → Señor, escucha nuestras plegarias or súplicas
the Book of Common Prayer → la liturgia de la Iglesia Anglicana
to be at one's prayers → estar rezando
they offered (up) prayers of thanks → ofrecían rezos en acción de gracias
to say one's prayers → orar, rezar
say a prayer for me → reza por mí
he didn't have a prayer → no tenía ni la menor posibilidad
a prayer for peace → una oración por la paz
Lord, hear our prayer → Señor, escucha nuestras plegarias or súplicas
the Book of Common Prayer → la liturgia de la Iglesia Anglicana
to be at one's prayers → estar rezando
they offered (up) prayers of thanks → ofrecían rezos en acción de gracias
to say one's prayers → orar, rezar
say a prayer for me → reza por mí
he didn't have a prayer → no tenía ni la menor posibilidad
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
prayer
[ˈprɛər] n (RELIGION) → prière f
to say a prayer for sb → dire une prière pour qn
to say one's prayers → dire ses prières
he hasn't got a prayer → il n'a pas l'ombre d'une chance
to be the answer to sb's prayers (= just what is needed) → être la réponse aux prières de qn prayers
to say a prayer for sb → dire une prière pour qn
to say one's prayers → dire ses prières
he hasn't got a prayer → il n'a pas l'ombre d'une chance
to be the answer to sb's prayers (= just what is needed) → être la réponse aux prières de qn prayers
npl (= service) evening prayers → la prière du soir
to attend prayers → assister à la prière Friday prayers
to attend prayers → assister à la prière Friday prayers
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
prayer
n → Gebet nt; (= service, prayer meeting) → Andacht f; to say one’s prayers → beten, seine Gebete verrichten (geh); to be at prayer → beim Gebet sein; he will lead our prayers → er wird uns im Gebet führen ; a prayer for peace → ein Gebet für den Frieden ; a life of prayer → ein Leben im Gebet ; Evening Prayer → Abendandacht f; we attended Morning Prayer → wir besuchten die Morgenandacht ; we have prayers every morning → wir haben jeden Morgen eine Andacht; family prayers → Hausandacht f; the Book of Common Prayer das Gebetbuch der anglikanischen Kirche; my one prayer is that ... → ich bete nur, dass ...
prayer
:prayer beads
pl → Gebetsperlen pl
prayer book
n → Gebetbuch nt
prayer mat
n → Gebetsteppich m
prayer meeting
n → Gebetsstunde f
prayer rug
n = prayer mat
prayer shawl
n → Gebetsmantel m
prayer wheel
n → Gebetsmühle f
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Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
pray
(prei) verb1. to speak reverently to God or a god in order to express thanks, make a request etc. Let us pray; She prayed to God to help her. bid يُصَلّي моля се orar modlit se beten bede προσεύχομαι rezar, orar palvetama نیایش کردن؛ استدعا کردن rukoilla prier לְהִתפַּלֵל प्रार्थना करना moliti se imádkozik berdoa biðja, fara með bæn pregare 祈る 기도하다 melstis, poteriauti izteikt/skaitīt lūgšanu berdoa; bersembahyang bidden be modlić się استدعا كول، ستاينه كول orar a (se) ruga молиться modliť sa moliti moliti se be, bönfalla สวดมนต์ dua etmek 祈禱 молитися دعا کرنا cầu nguyện 祈祷
2. to hope earnestly. Everybody is praying for rain. bid, hoop op يَتَضَرَّع، يَبْتَهِل моля се rezar orodovat beten bede παρακαλώ, ελπίζω rezar por, rogar lootma سخت امیدوار بودن toivoa prier לְהִתפַּלֵל आशा करना usrdno moliti könyörög mengharapkan vona innilega supplicare, implorare 願う 간절히 원하다 melsti, maldauti ļoti lūgt; ļoti cerēt berdoa hopen håpe på modlić się ټينګه هيله درلودل rezar a se ruga să/pentru молить orodovať moliti moliti se be ภาวนา dilemek 懇求 молитися آس باندھنا cầu xin 恳求
ˈprayer noun (an) act of praying. a book of prayer; The child said his prayers; My prayers have been answered (=I've got what I desired). gebede صَلاه молитва oração modlitba das Gebet bøn προσευχή oración, rezo palve نیایش؛ حاجت rukous prière תפילה प्रार्थना molitva, zaklinjanje ima doa bæn preghiera 기도 malda, poteriai lūgšana; lūgums doa; sembahyang gebed bønn modlitwa حاجت، ستاينه oração rugăciune молитва modlitba molitev, prošnja molitva bön การสวดมนต์ dua 祈禱 молитва دعا، عبادت lời cầu nguyện 祈祷
pray is a verb: to pray (not prey) for peace.
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prayer
→ صَلاة motlitba bøn Gebet προσευχή oración rukous prière molitva preghiera 祈り 기도 gebed bønn modlitwa oração молитва bön ผู้สวดมนต์ dua lời cầu nguyện 祈祷Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
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