Synonyms of prayer

prayer

noun

ˈprer 

1

as in petition

an address to God or a deity

he always directed a bedside prayer to God before going to sleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• petition
• request
• collect
• thanksgiving
• orison
• pleading
• invocation
• grace
• supplication
• begging
• suit
• litany
• vespers
• appeal
• entreaty
• matins
• soliciting
• evensong
• requiescat
• beseeching
• imploring

2

as in plea

an earnest request

we hope that the governor will hear our prayer and do something about this pressing problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plea
• appeal
• petition
• cry
• pleading
• desire
• supplication
• solicitation
• entreaty
• application
• suit
• adjuration
• demand
• suppliance
• call
• conjuration
• insistence
• requisition
• claim

Examples of prayer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the monks, the guiding force is the centuries-old rule of St. Benedict, which governs everything from conflict resolution to the predawn wakeup call and seven daily prayers. —Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024

Set on 14 acres at the base of Thunder Mountain, the site is open from dawn to dusk for visitors of all faiths for prayer, healing and meditation. —Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024

Bethany Hamilton is asking for help and prayers after her young nephew, Andrew, drowned — and survived. —Bailey Richards, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024

Many Jewish people will attend services at synagogues or other congregations, reciting prayers and singing special songs. —Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024