They hoped that God would answer their prayers and restore their son's health.
Their prayers were answered when their son's health was restored.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
(the) answer to someone's prayers — the answer to (someone s) prayers someone or something that someone has needed very much for a long time. A new supermarket delivery service was the answer to my prayers … New idioms dictionary
answer — an|swer1 [ ænsər ] verb *** ▸ 1 reply to question, etc. ▸ 2 in a test/competition ▸ 3 explain your behavior ▸ 4 provide what is needed ▸ 5 do something as a reaction ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) intransitive or transitive to give a spoken reply to a question … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
answer */*/*/ — I UK [ˈɑːnsə(r)] / US [ˈænsər] noun Word forms answer : singular answer plural answers 1) a) [countable/uncountable] a spoken reply to a question It was a tough question, but Ginny had her answer ready. answer to: The answer to your question is… … English dictionary
(the) answer to prayers — the answer to (someone s) prayers someone or something that someone has needed very much for a long time. A new supermarket delivery service was the answer to my prayers … New idioms dictionary
prayer */*/ — UK [preə(r)] / US [prer] noun Word forms prayer : singular prayer plural prayers 1) [countable] the words that someone says when they are speaking to God prayer for: a prayer for peace say a prayer: He said a prayer for their safety. say your… … English dictionary
prayer — [ prer ] noun ** count the words that someone says when they are speaking to God: say a prayer: He said a prayer for their safe return. prayer for: a prayer for peace say your prayers (=pray): I go to church every Sunday and I say my prayers. a.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
prayer — W3S3 [preə US prer] n [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: preiere, from Latin precaria, from prex; PRAY1] 1.) words that you say when praying to God or gods ▪ Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. ▪ The children said… … Dictionary of contemporary English
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prayer — [[t]pre͟ə(r)[/t]] prayers 1) N UNCOUNT Prayer is the activity of speaking to God. They had joined a religious order and dedicated their lives to prayer and good works... The night was spent in prayer. 2) N COUNT A prayer is the words a person… … English dictionary
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