silentprayer

noun
UK /ˈsaɪlənt preə/
US /ˈsaɪlənt prer/

A silent prayer is a prayer you say quietly in your mind without speaking out loud.

Before the test, she closed her eyes and said a silent prayer for good luck.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A moment of quiet, focused hope or wish that is not spoken aloud.

He sent up a silent prayer that the rain would stop before the game.

3. A prayer performed without vocal sound, often as part of a group worship service.

During the service, the congregation bowed their heads in silent prayer.

4. An unspoken expression of deep gratitude or longing.

Looking at the sleeping baby, she offered a silent prayer of thanks.