B1nounsociety
US/prer/
UK/preə/
words you say to God or a god, or the act of praying
In context
My grandmother says a prayer at the family altar every morning.
Thousands of people gathered at the pagoda for prayers on the full moon.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the flood victims.
Words that go with prayer
verb + noun
- say a prayerBefore the exam, she said a quiet prayer.
noun + preposition
- answer to a prayerThe job offer was the answer to a prayer.
- in prayerThey knelt in prayer for several minutes.
- prayer forThe village held a prayer for a good harvest.
adjective + noun
- morning prayerThe monks begin their morning prayer at four o'clock.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I prayer for my family every day.Correct: I pray for my family every day.