prayer

Words spoken to God or another spiritual being, often asking for help or giving thanks.

• We said a short prayer.
• He learned several prayers as a child.
• She whispered a prayer for her son's safety.

How to use it: a prayer for someone/something (She said a prayer for her sick friend.)

Common phrases: say a prayer, recite a prayer, prayer for someone, prayer book

The act of speaking to God or another spiritual being to ask for help or express thanks.

• Prayer gives her comfort.
• He spends a few minutes in prayer each morning.
• They turned to prayer during the difficult weeks.

Common phrases: daily prayer, in prayer, through prayer, silent prayer

A meeting where people gather to speak to God together.

• Evening prayer begins at six.
• They gathered in the chapel for morning prayer.
• He attends prayer every Friday.

Similar words: prayer meeting, prayer service

Common phrases: evening prayer, morning prayer, attend prayer, go to prayer