prayer prayer /ˈpreɪɝ/

noun

1. () The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)  ( supplication , 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
   the priest sank to his knees in prayer
   
   
2. () Reverent petition to a deity  ( orison [Archaic] , petition , prayer )
   reverent petition to a deity
   
3. () Earnest or urgent request  ( entreaty , suppliance , prayer , appeal )
   earnest or urgent request
    An entreaty to stop the fighting
   an entreaty to stop the fighting
    An appeal for help
   an appeal for help
    An appeal to the public to keep calm
   an appeal to the public to keep calm
   
   
4. () A fixed text used in praying  ( prayer )
   a fixed text used in praying
   
5. Someone who prays to God  ( prayer , supplicant )
   someone who prays to God