Pryer: meaning, definitions and examples

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pryer

 

[ หˆpraษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious practice

A pryer is someone who engages in prayer, often referring to a person who prays for others or seeks divine intervention. This term can also denote a practitioner of prayer within various religious traditions.

Synonyms

intercessor, prayer, supplicant

Examples of usage

  • The pryer offered a heartfelt prayer for peace.
  • Many pryers gather weekly to pray for the community.
  • As a dedicated pryer, she spent hours in meditation and reflection.
Context #2 | Noun

formal appeal

In a legal context, a pryer refers to a formal appeal or request made to a court. It is often part of legal proceedings where individuals seek a favorable judgment or decision.

Synonyms

appeal, petition, request

Examples of usage

  • The attorney submitted a pryer to the court.
  • After much consideration, the judge reviewed the pryer presented by the defendants.
  • A pryer for leniency was filed by the defendantโ€™s lawyer.

Translations

Translations of the word "pryer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oraรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฐเฅเคฅเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gebet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ doa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะปะธั‚ะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ modlitwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅˆใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท priรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oraciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dua

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุนุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ modlitba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ modlitba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅทๅ‘Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ molitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรฆn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐะผะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dua

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oraciรณn

Etymology

The word 'pryer' originates from the Middle English term 'prier,' which itself derives from the Old French term 'prier,' meaning 'to pray.' This lineage reflects its roots in Latin, specifically from 'precari,' meaning 'to beseech.' The use of 'pryer' in English evolved over centuries as the act of prayer became integral to various religious practices across cultures. Its early appearances in texts were often related to the duties of clergy and the rituals of worship. Over time, the term expanded to encompass the broader practices of individual believers across Christianity and later into other faith contexts. The evolution of its meanings reflects the development of prayer itself, which remains a central element of spiritual life for many.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,395, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.