n. 1 a request or thanksgiving to God or an object of worship. b formula used in praying (the Lord’s Prayer). c act of praying. d religious service consisting largely of prayers (morning prayer). 2 entreaty to a person. [Latin: related to PRECARIOUS] prayer’ prexa(r)/ n. person who prays. prayerbook n. book of set prayers. prayermat n. small carpet on which Muslims kneel to pray.
