Orison

Pronunciation: /ˈɔrɪzən/

Definitions of orison

noun a prayer or plea

Example Sentences

A1 I say a quick orison before bed every night.

A2 The priest led the congregation in a beautiful orison.

B1 She found comfort in reciting an orison during times of trouble.

B2 The monk's orison echoed through the quiet monastery.

C1 The orison he recited was a powerful prayer of gratitude.

C2 Her orison was filled with love and compassion for all beings.

Examples of orison in a Sentence

formal The monks gathered in the chapel for their evening orison.

informal I like to say a quick orison before bed.

slang I whispered a little orison for good luck before the exam.

figurative Her song was like a beautiful orison to the heavens.

Grammatical Forms of orison

• past tense: orisoned
• plural: orisons
• comparative: more orison
• superlative: most orison
• present tense: orisons
• future tense: will orison
• perfect tense: have orisoned
• continuous tense: is orisoning
• singular: orison
• positive degree: orison
• infinitive: to orison
• gerund: orisoning
• participle: orisoned

Origin and Evolution of orison

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'orison' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French 'orison' and ultimately from Latin 'orationem', meaning 'prayer'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'orison' has retained its meaning of 'prayer' in English, with slight variations in usage and popularity throughout different time periods.