[eastsider]

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> pray

INTRANSITIVE VERB: 1. To utter or address a prayer or prayers to God, a god, or another object of worship. 2. To make a fervent request or entreaty.

TRANSITIVE VERB: 1. To utter or say a prayer or prayers to; address by prayer. 2. To ask (someone) imploringly; beseech. Now often used elliptically for I pray you to introduce a request or entreaty: Pray be careful. 3. To make a devout or earnest request for: I pray your permission to speak. 4. To move or bring by prayer or entreaty.

[biblewonk]

I don't see your point.