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prayer 1 P0504800 (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 P0504850 (prā′ər)n. One who prays.prayer (prɛə) n1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a. a personal communication or petition addressed to a deity, esp in the form of supplication, adoration, praise, contrition, or thanksgivingb. any other form of spiritual communion with a deity2. (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 saints3. (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 for7. an earnest request, petition, or entreaty8. (Law) law a request contained in a petition to a court for the relief sought by the petitioner9. 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 praysprayer1 (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] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  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"supplicationworship - the activity of worshippingdevotion - (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 deityorison, petitionprayer wheel - a cylinder with prayers written on it; each revolution counts as uttering the prayers; used especially by Buddhists in Tibetasking, request - the verbal act of requestingbenediction, blessing - a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protectioncollect - a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of Englandcommination - prayers proclaiming God's anger against sinners; read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesdaydeprecation - a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disasterthanksgiving, blessing, grace - a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace"intercession - a prayer to God on behalf of another personinvocation, supplication - a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious servicerequiescat - a prayer for the repose of the soul of a dead person | | 3. |  prayer - earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm"appeal, entreatyasking, request - the verbal act of requestingadjuration - a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do somethingdemagoguery, demagogy - impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populaceplea, supplication - a humble request for help from someone in authoritysolicitation - 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 rankcourting, courtship, wooing, suit - a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); "its was a brief and intense courtship" | | 4. | prayer - a fixed text used in prayingreligious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing - writing that is venerated for the worship of a deityAgnus Dei - a liturgical prayer beginning with these Latin wordsMass - 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 Godsupplicantreligious person - a person who manifests devotion to a deitybeadsman, bedesman - a person who is paid to pray for the soul of another |
prayernoun1. supplication, devotion, communion The night was spent in prayer and meditation.2. orison, litany, invocation, intercession prayers of thanksgiving3. 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]prayer 1noun1. The act of praying:invocation, supplication.2. A formula of words used in praying:collect, litany, orison, rogation (often used in plural).3. An earnest or urgent request:appeal, entreaty, imploration, plea, supplication.4. Law. An application to a higher authority, as for sanction or a decision:appeal, petition.
prayer 2nounOne who humbly entreats:beggar, suitor, suppliant, supplicant.Translationspray (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. 祈禱 祈祷2. to hope earnestly. Everybody is praying for rain. 懇求 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). 祈禱 祈祷
pray is a verb: to pray (not prey) for peace.
prayer
not a hope in hellAbsolutely no possibility of succeeding, coming to pass, or achieving something. There's not a hope in hell that you'll find me living in this town after I graduate.See also: hell, hope, nothave a prayerTo not have any chance at all of doing or achieving something. Almost always used in the negative. With that giant supermarket opening up across the street, our little grocery store won't have a prayer of staying open. You think you can beat me? Ha! You don't have a prayer.See also: have, prayernot have a prayerTo be completely impossible or incredibly unlikely; to have no chance whatsoever. With the way that the other team has been playing, I'm afraid our guys don't have a prayer. That bill doesn't have a prayer of passing.See also: have, not, prayerthe/an answer to (one's) prayer(s)The perfect solution to a desperate need. Can be used literally (when one has actually prayed) or in a more figurative sense. I really believe this job was the answer to my prayer for a better life. This grant is an answer to our prayers. The center can stay open now!See also: answeron a wing and a prayerWithout much preparation (and thus little hope of success). I didn't have time to edit my term paper so I just submitted it on a wing and a prayer.See also: and, on, prayer, wingthoughts and prayersA phrase often used as part of an attempt to comfort someone who has just suffered a tragic loss, as in, "Our thoughts and prayers are with you." The frequent use of the phrase or similar expressions by politicians after mass shootings in the US has increasingly been criticized by those who believe it is used to avoid pursuing tangible actions, notably changes to gun laws. You can keep your thoughts and prayers, senator—they won't give me my sister back.See also: and, prayer, thoughtnot a prayerLittle or no chance or possibility (of succeeding, coming to pass, or achieving something). There's not a prayer of them getting into the playoffs this year. A: "Do you think there's any chance they'll convict the CEO?" B: "Not a prayer—he's too rich and powerful."See also: not, prayerprayer bonesOne's knees, as it is most common to prayer while kneeling. Sometimes written as one word. I was down on my prayer bones all night asking God for advice on what to do. Church has always been a regular fixture of this community, getting together each Sunday and getting down on our prayer bones together.See also: bone, prayerin (one's) prayersA phrase often used to express one's sympathy for someone else, especially someone who has just suffered a tragic loss or is otherwise experiencing a painful or challenging time. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Ellen. You're in my prayers. A: "I can't believe the Millers' house burned down." B: "I know, it's horrible. They're in all of our prayers."See also: prayerin someone's prayers[of someone] remembered and called by name when someone prays. I am sorry to hear of your sickness. You will be in our prayers. The whole family is in my prayers because they have suffered so much.See also: prayer*on a wing and a prayerFig. to arrive or fly in with one's plane in very bad condition. (Sometimes used fig. of other vehicles. *Typically: come (in) ~; arrive ~.) Finally we could see the plane through the smoke, coming in on a wing and a prayer.See also: and, on, prayer, wingnot a hope in hellAlso, not a prayer. No chance at all, as in There's not a hope in hell that we have a winning bid, or If you don't watch the conductor you won't have a prayer of coming in on time. The first term was first recorded in 1923, the second in 1941. Both allude to the chance for heavenly salvation. Also see snowball's chance in hell. See also: hell, hope, notprayer, not asee under not a hope in hell. See also: notnot have a prayer If you say that someone does not have a prayer, you mean that it is impossible for them to achieve something. The team was on such good form, their opponents didn't have a prayer. He did not seem to have a prayer of regaining the world title.See also: have, not, prayeron a wing and a prayer If you do something on a wing and a prayer, you do it in the hope that you will succeed, even though you do not have what you need to do it. Dozens of airlines have entered the industry on a wing and a prayer, and dozens have gone bankrupt. In the past, teams have been run on a wing and a prayer. Note: This is the title of a song by H. Adamson, written in 1943, which referred to the emergency landing of an aircraft: `Tho' there's one motor gone, we can still carry on, Comin' In On A Wing And A Pray'r.' See also: and, on, prayer, wingnot a hope (or chance) in hell no hope (or chance) at all. informal An elaboration of this phrase is not a snowball's chance in hell .See also: hell, hope, notnot have a prayer have no chance at all of succeeding at something. informal 1998 Oldie Show them you can re-programme the computer to eliminate the Millennium Problem and you are in. Confess that you don't even know how to turn it on, and you haven't a prayer. See also: have, not, prayeron a wing and a prayer with only the slightest chance of success. This expression comes from the title of a 1943 song by the American songwriter Harold Adamson , ‘Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer’. He himself took it from a contemporary comment made by a wartime pilot speaking to ground control before making an emergency landing.See also: and, on, prayer, wingthe ˌanswer to somebody’s ˈprayers a thing or a person that somebody has waited for or wanted for a long time: If you’ve been looking for a good quality fleece at a reasonable price, this one could be the answer to your prayers.See also: answer, prayernot have a ˈprayer (of doing something) have no chance of succeeding: She’s done no work at all this term, so she doesn’t have a prayer of passing her exams.See also: have, not, prayeron a ˌwing and a ˈprayer with only a very slight chance of success: He started the business in his own home, on a wing and a prayer, but it looks like he’s really going to make a success of it.This expression was first used in the military to describe how pilots flying very badly damaged planes succeeded in returning to base.See also: and, on, prayer, wingnot a hope in hellNo chance at all. This term, with such variations as not a snowball’s chance in hell, has been used since the early twentieth century. The OED cites O. Onions, Peace in Our Time (1923), as its first appearance in print: “‘I rather fancied Lovelightly.’—‘Lovelightly? Not a hope in Hell!’”See also: hell, hope, notprayer
prayer1. 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. 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. a form of devotion, either public or private, spent mainly or wholly praying 4. a form of words used in praying 5. Law a request contained in a petition to a court for the relief sought by the petitioner  Prayer can take many shapes according to different religions, but it is the primary means of expressing faith and asking for gifts or graces from God. Fortean Picture Library. Prayer/Meditation/Contemplation (religion, spiritualism, and occult)These terms are used almost interchangeably, but there is a difference that must be understood when studying various religions with differing ways of approaching spirituality. Prayer is directed toward a deity. A person prays to a particular god, goddess, or spiritual entity with the understanding that the entity is listening. Meditation is "thinking about." Usually a particular idea or phrase, icon, or idol attracts the attention and involves the participant, who is seeking spiritual enlightenment or understanding. Contemplation is a more open-ended meditation. The person contemplating doesn't try to understand as much as to experience. A recent six-year study conducted at Duke University has come to the conclusion that prayer is good for one's health. Dr. Harold Koenig, directory of the University's Center for the Study of Religion/Spirituality and Health, reviewed the cases of some four thousand participants from various faith traditions and found that the relative risk of dying for those who frequently prayed was 46 percent lower than for those who didn't. Additionally, people over the age of sixty-four who prayed regularly had significantly lower blood pressure, survived heart surgery more often, and recovered more quickly from depression, alcoholism, hip surgery, drug addiction, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, and bypass surgery. No one knows why. Studies of this kind obviously cannot be used to "prove" divine intervention. The results could be psychosomatic. But they are undeniable. Prayer (religion, spiritualism, and occult)A petition to the gods. Originally spontaneous supplications, they developed into set formulae in most established religions, with emphasis on correct wording and phraseology. In Wicca, the "words from the heart" method is still preferred. Alfred Métraux, speaking of the Incas, says traditional prayers were couched in a solemn and grandiose style reminiscent of that of the psalms; the Chaco tribes of the Amazon, however, generally posited requests to their sun god Apinayé as short sentences merely stating a desire. Prayers may vary from begging to demanding and even threatening. They may be delivered standing, kneeling, bowing, or prostrate, with head covered or uncovered, depending on the religious prescription. Maria Leach argues that, when rigidly prescribed, prayer becomes a form of magic. Many times prayer is accompanied by sacrifice, to show the petitioner's willingness to pay the deity for answering the request. In Voodoo there is invariably a sacrifice involved, be it a chicken, goat, or young bull. In Roman Catholicism the prayer is frequently accompanied by the burning of a candle. In Witchcraft there are no sacrifices, prayers being simple requests to the deities. Rosemary Guiley points out that in Christianity, prayer was encouraged in order to supplant Pagan charms and spells. "A nine-day regimen of holy bread and water accompanied by the recitation of three Paternosters and three Aves in honor of the Trinity and St. Herbert would protect against all disease, witchcraft, mad dogs and Satan." Leach, Maria (ed.): Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend. Harper & Row, 1984. Métraux, Alfred: The History of the Incas. Praeger, 1965. Prayer (religion, spiritualism, and occult)Prayer has been defined as the act of addressing deity in petition, or a specific order of words used in praying. Bletzer said it is “a continuous string of words either spoken or silent, shouted or sung, that sends power into the ethers in accordance with the emotion and faith behind the words.” Prayer is usually addressed to deity, asking for help, guidance, or the granting of a desire, or expressing devotion, giving thanks, or asking forgiveness. Prayers are frequently rendered in a set formula, though it would seem that words coming straight from the heart would be most appropriate and most effective. They may be delivered standing, kneeling, or even prostrate, depending upon tradition. Historically there have been many different approaches to prayer, from the pleading to the threatening. It was said that the ancient Egyptians had a bullying manner toward their gods. In Morocco, there are many instances of ‘dr the “conditional curse” applied to saints to make them attend to requests if they seem at all reluctant. In Africa, the Zulus will say to the ancestral spirit, “Help me or you will feed on nettles.” Silent prayers probably came about from the use of “words of power” used magically. Rather than reveal these supposedly powerful words used to command the gods or the spirits, the magicians would mumble them or say them silently so that others could not overhear and also use them. At a later stage, when there was more of a distinction between magic and religion, it became common to repeat prayers loudly if only to show that no magical words were being included. Yet prayer seems to have gone full cycle with modern thought that to pray silently is to show communion and silent adoration, bringing a person closer to deity. In Modern Spiritualism, the belief is not focused on a distinctly male anthropomorphic deity. There is an acknowledgement of the duality of the sexes found throughout nature with prayers addressed to “Mother/Father God” or simply to “Infinite Intelligence.” Sources: Bletzer, June G.: The Encyclopedia Psychic Dictionary. Lithia Springs: New Leaf, 1998Encyclopedia Britannica. Chicago: William Benton, 1964Prayer the appeal to a divinity; one of the basic elements in any religious cult, creating an illusory feeling of contact with the supernatural in the believer and psychological communality in the religious group. Arising from the magic of the word (incantation), prayer takes the form of petition and subsequently also of thanksgiving and praise. Prayer forms provided the model for religious poetry (psalms, for example) and later for certain genres of folklore (such as the Russian spiritual verses) and lyric poetry. In antiquity, prayer formed part of a public ritual that sometimes had immediate social and political significance. Christianity introduced inward (”mental”) prayer, which acquired particular importance in mysticism. Christian theology strives to make a distinction between “true” prayer, asking god for mercy, and “pagan” incantations, oriented toward obtaining certain benefits, warding off misfortunes, and so forth. In the religious life of Christian communities importance has been ascribed to both interpretations of prayer; an opposition has been constantly maintained between public liturgical prayer and individual prayer, between outward and inward prayer, between the formal-ritualistic and the emotional. In the history of religion the struggle for a certain form of prayer has often been related to a rivalry between social currents within the church. A. P. KAZHDAN Prayer
Early Day Motion A UK term of art for a formal motion for a Parliamentary debate on a particular subject to be held on an "early day" (i.e. soon). Topics for EDMs range widely—from support of homeopathic hospitals to the introduction of a bill on climate change. There is no guarantee that an EDM will be debated, even when multiple MPs sign the Motion.prayer
Related to prayer: The Lord's PrayerPrayerThe request contained in a bill in Equity that the court will grant the process, aid, or relief that the complainant desires. In addition, the term prayer is applied to that segment of the bill that contains this request. prayern. the specific request for judgment, relief and/or damages at the conclusion of a complaint or petition. A typical prayer would read: "The plaintiff prays for: 1) special damages in the sum of $17,500; 2) general damages according to proof [proved in trial]; 3) reasonable attorney's fees; 4) costs of suit; and 5) such other and further relief as the court shall deem proper." A prayer gives the judge an idea of what is sought, and may become the basis of a judgment if the defendant defaults (fails to file an answer). Sometimes a plaintiff will inflate damages in the prayer for publicity or intimidation purposes, or because the plaintiff believes that a gigantic demand will be a better starting point in negotiations. However, the ridiculous multi-million prayers in smaller cases make plaintiffs look foolish and unrealistic. (See: complaint, default judgment) prayer a request contained in a petition to a court for the relief sought by the petitioner.PRAYER, chanc. pleadings. That part of a bill which asks for relief.
2. The skill of the solicitor is to be exercised in framing this part of the bill. An accurate specification of the matters to be decreed in complicated cases, requires great discernment and experience; Coop. Eq. Pl. 13; it is varied as the case is made out, concluding always with a prayer of general relief, at the discretion of the court. Mitf. Pl. 45. PRAYER
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prayer
Related to prayer: The Lord's PrayerSynonyms for prayernoun supplicationSynonyms- supplication
- devotion
- communion
noun orisonSynonyms- orison
- litany
- invocation
- intercession
noun pleaSynonyms- plea
- appeal
- suit
- request
- petition
- entreaty
- supplication
Synonyms for prayernoun the act of prayingSynonymsnoun a formula of words used in prayingSynonyms- collect
- litany
- orison
- rogation
noun an earnest or urgent requestSynonyms- appeal
- entreaty
- imploration
- plea
- supplication
noun an application to a higher authority, as for sanction or a decisionSynonymsnoun one who humbly entreatsSynonyms- beggar
- suitor
- suppliant
- supplicant
Synonyms for prayernoun the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)SynonymsRelated Words- worship
- devotion
- benediction
- blessing
noun reverent petition to a deitySynonymsRelated Words- prayer wheel
- asking
- request
- benediction
- blessing
- collect
- commination
- deprecation
- thanksgiving
- grace
- intercession
- invocation
- supplication
- requiescat
noun earnest or urgent requestSynonymsRelated Words- asking
- request
- adjuration
- demagoguery
- demagogy
- plea
- supplication
- solicitation
- suit
- courting
- courtship
- wooing
noun a fixed text used in prayingRelated Words- religious text
- religious writing
- sacred text
- sacred writing
- Agnus Dei
- Mass
- Shema
noun someone who prays to GodSynonymsRelated Words- religious person
- beadsman
- bedesman
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