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prayer

/pɹɛɚ/ noun B1
  1. A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity. (uncountable)
  2. An act of praying. (countable)
  3. The specific words or methods used for praying. (countable, uncountable)
  4. A meeting held for the express purpose of praying. (countable, uncountable)
  5. A request; a petition. (countable)
  6. The remotest hope or chance. (countable, uncountable)

Plural prayers

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For some time nothing was heard in that chamber but sobs, exclamations, and prayers.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1013 · C1
And you should never find it hard to say your prayers.”
Anne of Green Gables, p. 79 · C1
“Saying one’s prayers isn’t exactly the same thing as praying,” said Anne meditatively.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 79 · C1
I assure you I’ll say my prayers with a right good-will tonight.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 85 · C1

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