pray pray /ˈpreɪ/

verb

1. () Address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer  ( pray )
   address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
    Pray to the Lord
   pray to the Lord
   
2. () Call upon in supplication; entreat  ( pray , implore , beg )
   call upon in supplication; entreat
    I beg you to stop!
   I beg you to stop!