supplication

Noun
  1. A prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service (synset 107204950)
    is a type of: orison, petition, prayer - reverent petition to a deity
    subtypes: rogation - a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church
    is a part of: divine service, religious service, service - the act of public worship following prescribed rules
    same as: invocation
  2. A humble request for help from someone in authority (synset 107202298)
    is a type of: appeal, entreaty, prayer - earnest or urgent request
    same as: plea
  3. The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving) (synset 101044000)
    "the priest sank to his knees in prayer"
    is a type of: worship - the activity of worshipping
    subtypes:
    • devotion - (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)
    • benediction, blessing - the act of praying for divine protection
    same as: prayer

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