prayer

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prayer

Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling of "prayer"

IPA: /ˈpreər/

Syllable Breakdown:

  • pre: /prɛ/

    • /p/ - voiceless bilabial stop

    • /r/ - alveolar approximant

    • /ɛ/ - open-mid front unrounded vowel

  • er: /ər/

    • /ə/ - schwa

    • /r/ - alveolar approximant

Word Form Variations

  • The word "prayer" already represents the singular form. There is no plural form for this word.

    However, it can be used in different contexts:

    • Noun: A prayer (singular)

    • Verb: To pray (infinitive)

    • Adjective: Prayerful (meaning having or expressing devotion or piety)

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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun: Prayer

  • Definition: A spoken or written request to a deity or higher power, often expressing gratitude, supplication, or intercession.

  • Synonyms: supplication, invocation, entreaty, petition, plea

  • Antonyms: blasphemy, curse, imprecation

Verb: Pray

  • Definition: To address a deity or higher power in supplication, worship, or thanksgiving.

  • Synonyms: supplicate, implore, beseech, entreat, invoke

  • Antonyms: blaspheme, curse, imprecate

Adjective: Prayerful

  • Definition: Having or expressing devotion or piety; characterized by prayer or religious devotion.

  • Synonyms: devout, pious, religious, spiritual, reverent

  • Antonyms: impious, irreligious, profane, sacrilegious

Adverb: Prayerfully

  • Definition: In a prayerful manner; with devotion or piety.

  • Synonyms: devoutly, piously, religiously, spiritually, reverently

  • Antonyms: impiously, irreligiously, profanely, sacrilegiously

Examples of Use

Books

  • "He bowed his head in silent prayer, his hands clasped together." (From a novel, "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini)

  • "I prayed to God for guidance." (From a memoir, "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls)

Newspapers

  • "The article discusses the power of prayer in healing." (From a newspaper, The New York Times)

  • "The survivors gathered for a prayer service." (From a local newspaper, The Washington Post)

Online Publications

  • "A blog post about the benefits of daily prayer." (From a religious website)

  • "A news article discussing the role of prayer in political discourse." (From an online news source)

Entertainment Mediums and Platforms

  • "A scene in a movie where characters offer a prayer before a challenging task."

  • "A song with lyrics about seeking divine guidance through prayer." (From a religious music album)

  • "A social media post discussing the importance of prayer in personal life."

General Public Discourse

  • "People often turn to prayer in times of crisis."

  • "The phrase 'pray for you' is commonly used to express support and well-wishes."

  • "Prayer is a central part of many religious practices."

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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Prayer

  1. "Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays." — Søren Kierkegaard

  2. "To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing." — Martin Luther

  3. "Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening." — Mahatma Gandhi

  4. "More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of." — Alfred Lord Tennyson

  5. "Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul." — Mahatma Gandhi

  6. "Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night." — George Herbert

  7. "In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart." — Mahatma Gandhi

  8. "Prayer is the wing wherewith the soul flies to heaven, and meditation the eye wherewith we see God." — Ambrose of Milan

  9. "Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you." — Saint Augustine

  10. "True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that—it is spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth." — Charles Spurgeon

Etymology

The word "prayer" comes from the Latin word "prex" (plural "preces"), which means "a request, entreaty, or supplication." This Latin word itself is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *prek-, meaning "to ask or seek."

So, the word "prayer" has its origins in the ancient Indo-European languages spoken thousands of years ago. It has evolved over time through various languages and cultures, but its core meaning of "a request to a higher power" has remained consistent.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Prayer

Common Phrases:

  • "Say a prayer for someone": To wish well for someone, often in a religious context.

  • "Offer up a prayer": To say a prayer, especially in a formal or public setting.

  • "A prayer is answered": A wish or request is fulfilled.

  • "A prayer of thanks": A prayer expressing gratitude.

Lesser-Known Phrases:

  • "A prayerful heart": A heart that is devoted or pious.

  • "A prayerful soul": A soul that is filled with devotion or piety.

  • "A prayerful silence": A quiet moment of contemplation or devotion.

Idioms with Synonyms:

  • "To pray to the gods": To plead or beg for something.

  • "To invoke the heavens": To call upon a higher power for help.

  • "To beseech the divine": To ask earnestly for something.

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Source Information

Definition of prayerfrom The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

KIRU

KIRU is an American artist, author and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York.

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