"pray" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

Address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship;
Say a prayer (synset 200761989)
"pray to the Lord"

is a type of: commune - communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity
Call upon in supplication;
Entreat (synset 200761314)
"I beg you to stop!"

is a type of: plead - appeal or request earnestly
subtypes:
- crave - plead or ask for earnestly
- supplicate - ask humbly (for something)
- importune, insist - beg persistently and urgently
same as: beg, implore