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моли́тва — meaning in English

molitva

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English meaning

  • blessing noun A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.
  • devotion noun Strong love, loyalty, or commitment to a person, cause, or activity.
  • grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
  • invocation noun The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being, especially prayer offered to a divine being.
  • 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

моли́тва is used for these senses in English:

  • blessing The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
  • devotion (countable, ecclesiastical) A prayer (often found in the plural).
  • grace (countable) A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
  • invocation The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being, especially prayer offered to a divine being.
  • orison A prayer.
  • prayer (uncountable) A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity.
  • prayer A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
  • prayer (countable) A request; a petition.

blessing — full definition

  1. noun A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.
  2. noun Something that brings unexpected good fortune.
  3. noun Formal approval or support for a plan or decision.

devotion — full definition

  1. noun Strong love, loyalty, or commitment to a person, cause, or activity.
  2. noun Deep religious commitment or worship.

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