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Grapepark Posted 11 years ago
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praying and saying prayer

What is the difference between "praying and saying prayer"?
  

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To an observer, ‘praying’ is either an ‘out loud’ recitation of a religious passage or a silent concentration, often on one’s knees or with the head bowed. ‘Saying prayers’ (or sometimes, ‘Saying a prayer’) is the same to an observer. There is usually an article before ‘prayer’.

  • To an observer, ‘praying’ is either an ‘out loud’ recitation of a religious passage or a silent concentration, often on one’s knees or with the head bowed.
  • ‘Saying prayers’ (or sometimes, ‘Saying a prayer’) is the same to an observer.
  • There is usually an article before ‘prayer’.
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To an observer, ‘praying’ is either an ‘out loud’ recitation of a religious passage or a silent concentration, often on one’s knees or with the head bowed. ‘Saying prayers’ (or sometimes, ‘Saying a prayer’) is the same to an observer. There is usually an article before ‘prayer’.

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