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English to English noun
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the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving) |  | Example: the priest sank to his knees in prayer
source: wordnet30
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reverent petition to a deity | | source: wordnet30
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earnest or urgent request | | Example: an entreaty to stop the fighting
an appeal for help
an appeal to the public to keep calm
source: wordnet30
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a fixed text used in praying | | source: wordnet30
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someone who prays to God | | source: wordnet30
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One who prays; a supplicant. | | source: webster1913
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The act of praying, or of asking a favor; earnest request or entreaty; hence, a petition or memorial addressed to a court or a legislative body. | | source: webster1913
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