prayer

prayer
prayer [ prer ] noun **
count the words that someone says when they are speaking to God:
say a prayer: He said a prayer for their safe return.
prayer for: a prayer for peace
say your prayers (=pray): I go to church every Sunday and I say my prayers.
a. uncount the act or practice of speaking to God:
He was a firm believer in the power of prayer.
in prayer: A group of Christians knelt in prayer.
b. prayers plural a regular religious ceremony with prayers:
daily/morning/evening prayers: He reads the Koran and attends daily prayers.
not have a prayer INFORMAL
to not have a chance or possibility of success:
They didn't have a prayer without a backer for the new company.
3. ) count INFORMAL a strong hope or wish for something:
an answer to someone's prayer: The job seemed like the answer to her prayers.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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