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Meanings of prayer in anglès
Invocation or act that seeks to activate a rapport with a deity.
Related terms
The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
Synonyms
Examples for "supplication"
Examples for "supplication"
1
And the middle-classes look up in worship and the lower-classes in supplication.
2
Thus the opening of the supplication inspires veneration and confidence in Mary.
3
The old idea of orthodox prayer was that of supplication and begging.
4
His voice softens; blind confidence and supplication give it an unusual tone.
5
The frightened wretch pressed his hands together in an attitude of supplication.
Usage of prayer in anglès
1
In the one envelope was the prayer; in the other the answer.
2
He also said the government had announced a national week of prayer.
3
NewsImageFile: Power of prayer... Buddhist monks offer prayers for those on board.
4
MS:What is your wish or prayer for the children of the future?
5
Be therefore patient in tribulations, fervent in prayer, and fearless in labor.
6
I am part of a registered prayer group with Power to Change.
7
Public prayer has no place in the institutions of a secular state.
8
I'm afraid that kind of prayer isn't much good, is it, father?'
9
The High Commissioner said he wasn't afraid to go to Friday prayer.
10
He saw the Cure bowed in prayer; he heard the trembling voice.
11
Again in the evening the day is concluded in song and prayer.
12
Mr Basha said the call to prayer a week on was significant.
13
Religious services are available online and churches are open for private prayer.
14
The Book was closed; and for some minutes all knelt in prayer.
15
There are prayer rooms and areas for family and visitors set up.
16
He believed in prayer, in the reality of communion with the Divine.
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Prayer through the time
Prayer across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
New Zealand
Less common
Ireland
Less common
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