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Litany

Verb / ˈlɪtʌni: / Another word for litany — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A litany is a series of prayers or repetitive statements, often used in religious ceremonies.

Synonyms & similar words

litany list catalog inventory roll register roster count enumeration recital chant invocation repetition recitation ritual prayer devotion worship ceremony service rite

Example sentences

  1. The teacher made a litany of classroom rules for the students to follow.
  2. Every morning, my grandmother recites a litany of blessings before starting her day.
  3. The priest chanted a litany of names during the baptism ceremony.
  4. The speaker read out a litany of achievements during the award ceremony.
  5. The coach gave a litany of instructions to the players before the game.

Quotes

  • The litany of achievements is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.
  • A litany of complaints will not solve the problem, but action will.
  • In the quiet moments, the heart whispers its own litany of desires.

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