Praying

Synonyms for "praying" (2 found)

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Closest matches (1)

prayer

Related words (1)

supplicant

Related word relations

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8 relation types

causes

32 entries

being comforted calming contemplation crushed hopes deceiving yourself feel better feel in touch with god feel relieved feel safer feel satisfied and secure feeling better feeling calmer feeling of peace feelings of comfort and peace futile god to act

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derived

2 entries

praying mill praying wheel

form of

1 entries

pray

has prerequisite

12 entries

belief belief in god belief in other than oneself belief in supernatural agency believing in god faith faith in faith in god pray for process of changing mental state talking to god thought

has subevent

26 entries

answer from god ask for help bow close eyes close eyes and kneel comforting feelings get peace of mind getting no answer god gives sign god might appear hands held high hands held together hands held with others hands holding bible having revelation kneel

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is a

4 entries

human activity religious activity religious ritual speaking with god

related to

2 entries

pray prayer

used for

28 entries

appealing to god asking for help asking god for becoming peaceful being spiritual communication with god compensating for lack of control controlling anxiety devout easing psychic pain expressing faith expressing gratitude expressing love focusing attention getting help hope

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Sample sentences

11 total sentences available.

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I've heard it said that English is for making money, French for making love, and Spanish for praying to God.

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We are all praying for Japan.

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It's a bit too late for praying.

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I respect the praying mantis as a living creature!

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