B1noun 2K

Prayer

🇬🇧 UK /["/preə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/prer/"]/

Meaning of Prayer

words that you say to God giving thanks or asking for help

In simple words: Talking to God or a higher power, usually asking for help.

Prayer in a sentence

• Every morning, I start my day with a short prayer to set a positive tone.
• The community gathered for a prayer to seek peace and guidance.
• His prayer for the health of his family was heartfelt and sincere.
• In times of trouble, many people turn to prayer for comfort.
• The tradition of prayer varies greatly between different cultures.
• She found solace in a prayer that was recited by her grandmother.

How to use Prayer

Used in religious contexts or when expressing hope and wishes. It may sound overly formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

prayer + for + object

Memory hint

Think of 'pray' + 'er' for someone who prays regularly.

Related words

Collocations with Prayer

• little
• quick
• short
• give
• offer
• offer up
• book
• beads
• mat
• at prayer
• in prayer
• prayer for
• the answer to somebody’s prayers
• not have a prayer
• little
• quick
• short
• give
• offer
• offer up
• book
• beads
• mat
• at prayer
• in prayer
• prayer for
• the answer to somebody’s prayers
• not have a prayer
• little
• quick
• short
• give
• offer
• offer up
• book
• beads
• mat
• at prayer
• in prayer
• prayer for
• the answer to somebody’s prayers
• not have a prayer
• little
• quick
• short
• give
• offer
• offer up
• book
• beads
• mat
• at prayer
• in prayer
• prayer for
• the answer to somebody’s prayers
• not have a prayer
• little
• quick
• short
• give
• offer
• offer up
• book
• beads
• mat
• at prayer
• in prayer
• prayer for
• the answer to somebody’s prayers
• not have a prayer

Synonyms for Prayer

• supplication
• request
• entreaty
• invocation
• devotion

Opposites of Prayer

• curse
• blasphemy

Common mistakes with Prayer

• Confusing prayer with para-phrasing.
• Using prayer as a verb instead of a noun.
• Not recognizing the religious connotation.

Frequently asked questions about Prayer

What does Prayer mean?

Talking to God or a higher power, usually asking for help.

What is the definition of Prayer?

words that you say to God giving thanks or asking for help

How do you use Prayer in a sentence?

Every morning, I start my day with a short prayer to set a positive tone.

Can you give another example of Prayer?

The community gathered for a prayer to seek peace and guidance.

What are synonyms for Prayer?

Common alternatives include supplication, request, entreaty, invocation, devotion.

What is the opposite of Prayer?

Opposite meanings include curse, blasphemy.

What words go with Prayer?

It commonly pairs with little, quick, short, give, offer, offer up, book, beads, mat, at prayer, in prayer, prayer for, the answer to somebody’s prayers, not have a prayer, little, quick, short, give, offer, offer up, book, beads, mat, at prayer, in prayer, prayer for, the answer to somebody’s prayers, not have a prayer, little, quick, short, give, offer, offer up, book, beads, mat, at prayer, in prayer, prayer for, the answer to somebody’s prayers, not have a prayer, little, quick, short, give, offer, offer up, book, beads, mat, at prayer, in prayer, prayer for, the answer to somebody’s prayers, not have a prayer, little, quick, short, give, offer, offer up, book, beads, mat, at prayer, in prayer, prayer for, the answer to somebody’s prayers, not have a prayer.

What are common mistakes when using Prayer?

Confusing prayer with para-phrasing. Using prayer as a verb instead of a noun. Not recognizing the religious connotation.

How do you pronounce Prayer?

US: /["/prer/"]/, UK: /["/preə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Prayer?

Used in religious contexts or when expressing hope and wishes. It may sound overly formal in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Prayer?

"Prayer" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.