answer a prayer

This page is about the collocation answer a prayer

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to respond to a prayer

For example

  • Does she really think that God will answer her prayers?

  • They're hoping that their prayers for peace and justice will be answered.

Quick Quiz

In religion, prayers are thought to be answered by

a. leaders of a religious organization

b. God or a supernatural power

c. the followers of a religion
a) leaders of a religious organization b) God or a supernatural power c) the followers of a religion

Contributor: Matt Errey