Synonyms for
Prayers
Definition
Prayers are words spoken or thought to God or a higher power to ask for help, give thanks, or express love and devotion.
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- offer prayers
- say prayers
- morning prayers
- evening prayers
- silent prayers
- earnest prayers
- public prayers
Word family
Usage note
While 'prayers' is the plural of 'prayer', it is often used as a singular collective noun referring to the act of praying or a set of religious utterances. It is primarily associated with religious or spiritual contexts.
Example sentences
- I say my prayers every night before I go to sleep.
- She went to church to offer prayers for her sick grandmother.
- The whole congregation joined in prayer for world peace.
- He felt a sense of comfort after saying his prayers.
- We need to offer our prayers for those affected by the hurricane.
Quotes
"Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one's weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart."
- Mahatma Gandhi
"Prayer is not asking for what you think you want, but asking to be changed in ways you can't imagine."