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προσευχή — meaning in English

prosefchi

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English meaning

  • orison noun Mystical contemplation or communion.
  • prayer noun Words or thoughts directed to a god or higher power, as thanks, request, or worship.
  • supplication noun The act of asking for something humbly and earnestly, especially in prayer to God; a request made in this way.

Senses

προσευχή is used for these senses in English:

  • orison A prayer.
  • prayer A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
  • prayer (countable) A request; a petition.
  • supplication A prayer or entreaty to a god.

prayer — full definition

  1. noun Words or thoughts directed to a god or higher power, as thanks, request, or worship.
  2. noun A hoped-for outcome that seems very unlikely; a faint chance.

Related Greek words