prayer
nounA reverent petition made to God, a god, or another object of worship.
nounThe act of making a reverent petition to God, a god, or another object of worship.
nounAn act of communion with God, a god, or another object of worship, such as in devotion, confession, praise, or thanksgiving.
nounA specially worded form used to address God, a god, or another object of worship.
nounA religious observance in which praying predominates.
nounA fervent request.
nounThe thing requested.
nounThe slightest chance or hope.
