rukous meaning in English — boon, petition, prayer

English meaning

boon noun Something helpful or beneficial; a welcome advantage.
petition noun A formal written request, often signed by many people, asking an authority to act on something.
prayer noun Words or thoughts directed to a god or higher power, as thanks, request, or worship.

rukous is used for these senses in English:

boon (archaic) That which is asked or granted as a benefit or favor; a gift or benefaction.
deprecation (countable) A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
petition A prayer or supplication, especially of which is formal or humble and made to a deity, a sovereign, or an authority. [from c. 1330]
prayer (uncountable) A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity.
prayer (countable) An act of praying.
prayer The specific words or methods used for praying.
prayer (countable) A request; a petition.
rogation A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.

noun A formal written request, often signed by many people, asking an authority to act on something.
noun A formal application to a court asking for a specific legal order, such as a divorce.
verb To formally ask an authority or court to do something.

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