address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
Pray to the Lord.
source: WordNet 3.0
call upon in supplication; entreat
I beg you to stop!.
source: WordNet 3.0
To make request with earnestness or zeal, as for something desired; to make entreaty or supplication; to offer prayer to a deity or divine being as a religious act; specifically, to address the Supreme Being with adoration, confession, supplication, and thanksgiving.
source: Webster 1913
To address earnest request to; to supplicate; to entreat; to implore; to beseech.
