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One who prays; a supplicant. |
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The act of praying, or of asking a favor; earnest
request or entreaty; hence, a petition or memorial addressed to a court
or a legislative body. |
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The act of addressing supplication to a divinity,
especially to the true God; the offering of adoration, confession,
supplication, and thanksgiving to the Supreme Being; as, public prayer;
secret prayer. |
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The form of words used in praying; a formula of
supplication; an expressed petition; especially, a supplication
addressed to God; as, a written or extemporaneous prayer; to repeat
one's prayers. |
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