noun

• (uncountable) A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity.
• (countable) An act of praying.
• The specific words or methods used for praying.
• A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
• (countable) A request; a petition.
• (in the singular, mostly in negative constructions) The remotest hope or chance.
• One who prays.