Synonyms & related words for litany

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of litany — including rogation, recitation, euchologion, breviary, euchology, orison. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to litany

Explore words related to litany — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include recite, responsory, versicle, chant, cantillate, homilies, intone, doxological. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for litany

Common synonyms for litany include rogation, recitation, euchologion, breviary, euchology, orison, invocation, supplication — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does litany come from?

The word litany breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root litany-, from Greek litaneia (“prayer, entreaty”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.