Meaning
Words that a person says to God, often asking for help or giving thanks.
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Word origin
From Latin precari, meaning to beg or ask, through Old French preiere.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- precari
- English cognates
- pray
Grammar
Examples
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"Say a prayer" is the usual phrase.
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Here "prayer" is the act of praying, so it takes no "a".
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"Prayers" can mean the things a person asked for.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 20, lesson 11: prayer, heh, bowl and 7 more words.