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“Prayers” or “Preyers”

prayers / preyers are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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prayers p·r·EH·r·z

  • nounthe act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving).
  • nounreverent petition to a deity.
  • nouna fixed text used in praying.
  • nounsomeone who prays to God.

preyers

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“prayers”

  • The Synagogue's siddurim (prayerbooks) and prayers are transliterated into English.
  • …destinies, hidden characteristics, sins or prayers.
  • Morning Prayers And Music For Divine Meditation
  • Bob Alcivar - Bahai Prayers - (2000)
  • 2005: Prayers & Observations (Jazzland)
  • Touring and Prayers for the Damned, Vol.
  • …mosque during the Friday congregation prayers.
  • …their two newly recorded albums, Prayers for the Damned, and dates…
  • Prayers for the Dead (Milwaukee: Young…
  • …changing in other ways; although prayers remained compulsory, for example, the…

“preyers”

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