prayed
Spoke to God
Prayed is the past tense of pray—to address words to a deity, ask earnestly, or hope fervently.
She prayed for guidance.
They prayed the storm would pass.
The word carries religious connotations but extends to any desperate hoping: I prayed I wouldn't be late.
Humble plea for help
- entreatyEarnest, urgent request
- beseechingUrgently pleading for something
- implorationEarnest, urgent appeal
- intercessionActing on another's behalf
petition · appeal · desperation · cry · begging · pleading · urgency · fervent
Sacred ritual table
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- templeSacred worship structure
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
chant · pilgrimage · congregation · liturgy · clergy · sermon · rosary · vespers
Innermost animating essence
- salvationDeliverance from harm
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- divinitySacred nature or nougat-like sweet
- transcendenceSurpassing usual limits
karma · nirvana · afterlife · grace · redemption · absolution · forgiveness · atonement
Faithfully devoted to worship
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- reverentFeeling profound respect
- godlyDeeply religious in character
- saintlyMorally pure, devout
righteous · devotion · piety · holiness · sanctity · monastic · ascetic · consecrated
Sustained reflective attention
- reflectionReturned light or thought
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
solitude · centering · mindfulness · introspection · focus · peace · serenity · tranquility
Trust without proof
- trustConfidence in another
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- beliefTrust held as true
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
longing · wishing · aspiration · providence · expectancy · optimism · confidence · anticipation
supplication
Humble plea for help
- entreatyEarnest, urgent request
- beseechingUrgently pleading for something
- implorationEarnest, urgent appeal
intercession · petition · appeal · desperation · cry · begging · pleading · urgency · fervent · earnest
altar
Sacred ritual table
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- templeSacred worship structure
ritual · chant · pilgrimage · congregation · liturgy · clergy · sermon · rosary · vespers · matins
soul
Innermost animating essence
- salvationDeliverance from harm
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- divinitySacred nature or nougat-like sweet
transcendence · karma · nirvana · afterlife · grace · redemption · absolution · forgiveness · atonement · mercy
pious
Faithfully devoted to worship
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- reverentFeeling profound respect
- godlyDeeply religious in character
saintly · righteous · devotion · piety · holiness · sanctity · monastic · ascetic · consecrated · blessed
contemplation
Sustained reflective attention
- reflectionReturned light or thought
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
quietude · solitude · centering · mindfulness · introspection · focus · peace · serenity · tranquility · mantra
faith
Trust without proof
yearning · longing · wishing · aspiration · providence · expectancy · optimism · confidence · anticipation · fervor
prayedanswered
Gave a reply
responded · revealed · granted · bestowed · prophesied
prayedblasphemed
Insulted the sacred
apostatized · renounced · rejected · defied · scorned
- call to prayerReligious worship summons
- praying mantisPredatory insect with grasping forelegs
- prayer beadsCounting aid for worship
- prayer bookText for religious devotions
- silent prayerVoiceless religious entreaty
- daily prayerRecurring religious observance
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