prayer

• Ein Substantiv, das ein feierliches Bittgebet, einen Ausdruck des Dankes oder eine Anrufung einer Gottheit oder eines verehrten Wesens bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a solemn request, expression of thanks, or communication addressed to a deity or object of worship.

1. Religious communicationA2formal

   A solemn request or expression of thanks addressed to God or a deity.

   Gebet

   • She said a prayer before going to bed.
   • The congregation joined in a prayer for peace.
   • He offered a silent prayer of gratitude.

   Synonymecollectdevotionentreatyintercessioninvocationpetitionsupplicationthanksgiving

2. Hoped-for outcomeB1informal

   A fervent wish or hope for something to happen.

   Hoffnung

   • My prayer is that she recovers quickly.
   • His only prayer was to get the job.
   • They held onto the prayer that the lost hikers would be found.

   Synonymeaspirationdesirehopelongingwishyearning