Definition of Orison

a devotion or request to a god

Examples of Orison in a sentence

When the devastating earthquake took place, the first responder on the scene whispered a quick orison in hopes of finding people alive.  🔊

Every night Carol’s daughter would recite an orison to make her very sick mother well.  🔊

Clasping his hands together with his eyes closed, the man would bow his head and utter an orison to his god.  🔊

In ancient times during war, devout followers would recite an orison throughout the day in order for their god to allow them to claim victory against their enemy.  🔊

Everyone requested that an orison be recited every night in hopes that the missing child would be found.  🔊

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