prayer

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее торжественную просьбу, выражение благодарности или обращение к божеству или объекту поклонения.esSustantivo que designa una Súplica solemne, una expresión de gratitud o una invocación dirigida a una divinidad u objeto de culto.frNom désignant une adresse solennelle ou une requête à une divinité ou à un objet de culte, incluant l'expression de gratitude, la supplication ou la méditation religieuse.deEin Substantiv, das ein feierliches Bittgebet, einen Ausdruck des Dankes oder eine Anrufung einer Gottheit oder eines verehrten Wesens bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma súplica solene, expressão de gratidão ou pedido dirigido a uma divindade ou objeto de adoração; também pode ser um pedido sincero feito a alguém.zh名词，指向神或崇拜对象表达的庄严请求、感谢或祈求。arاسم يدل على تضرع أو طلب متواضع أو شكر أو مخاطبة لله أو لكائن معبود.

1. Religious communication A2 formal

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

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

   ruМолитваesoraciónfrPrièredeGebetptOraçãozh祈祷arالصلاة

   Synonymes: collectdevotionentreatyintercessioninvocationpetitionsupplicationthanksgiving

2. Hoped-for outcome B1 informal

   A fervent wish or hope for something to happen.

   • 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.

   ruНадеждаesdeseo fervientefrespoir ferventdeHoffnungptPrecezh祈愿arرجاء

   Synonymes: aspirationdesirehopelongingwishyearning

• prayers plural form
• prayers' possessive plural form
• prayer's possessive singular form