prayer book

Thân thiện

A woman holds a prayer book during a quiet moment.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A book containing prayers: A physical book that compiles written prayers, often used for personal devotion, religious services, or specific rituals. It is a standard liturgical text in many religious traditions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She carries her prayer book to church every Sunday.
  • The ancient prayer book was beautifully illuminated with gold leaf.
  • He found comfort in reading from his prayer book each morning.

Advanced Usage

• "to follow the prayer book": To adhere strictly to the prescribed text and order of service.
  • The ceremony was traditional, with the priest closely following the prayer book.

Variants and Related Words

• Prayer manual (n): Another term for a book of prayers, sometimes implying a guide for personal use.
• Missal (n): A specific type of prayer book containing the prayers and ceremonies for Mass in the Roman Catholic Church.
• Breviary (n): A prayer book used by clergy for reciting the Divine Office.

Synonyms

• Devotional: A book intended for religious worship or meditation.
• Liturgy: The prescribed form for public religious worship; a book containing such forms.

Related Phrases

• Book of Common Prayer: The title of the standard prayer book of the Church of England and other Anglican churches.
  • The vows were exchanged using the Book of Common Prayer.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a book containing prayers

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