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ORISON Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word orison. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word orison. (close relations)
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petition
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

• reverent petition to a deity

verb

• write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing

prayer
nounn
noun

• the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

• reverent petition to a deity

• earnest or urgent request

• a fixed text used in praying

• someone who prays to God

appeal
verb, nounv, n
noun

• earnest or urgent request

• attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

• (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial

• request for a sum of money

verb

• take a court case to a higher court for review

• request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection

• be attractive to

• challenge (a decision)

• cite as an authority; resort to

entreaty
nounn
noun

• earnest or urgent request

intercession
nounn
noun

• a prayer to God on behalf of another person

• the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

invocation
nounn
noun

• a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

• an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil

• calling up a spirit or devil

• the act of appealing for help

plea
nounn
noun

• a humble request for help from someone in authority

• (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)

• an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed

request
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

• the verbal act of requesting

verb

• express the need or desire for

• ask (a person) to do something

• inquire for (information)

supplication
nounn
noun

• a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

• a humble request for help from someone in authority

• the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

worship
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of worshipping

• a feeling of profound love and admiration

verb

• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

• show devotion to (a deity)

• attend religious services

devotions
nounn
noun

• feelings of ardent love

• commitment to some purpose

• religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

• (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)

Best Hypernyms For ORISON

Here is a list of related hypernyms for orison, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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request asking entreaty petition prayer supplication

Alternatives for PETITION

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