pray

verbs

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
"pray to the Lord"
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communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity
"He seemed to commune with nature"
call upon in supplication; entreat
"I beg you to stop!"