Praying is an important part of many religions and cultures, and there are many words that can be used to describe the act. SUPPLICATE (10 letters) is a formal word meaning to make a humble and earnest request. IMPORTUNE (9 letters) is a more urgent version of the same, while ADJURE (6 letters) is to command or urge someone to do something. INVOKE (6 letters) is to call upon a higher power for help or guidance. ASK (3 letters) is the most basic form of prayer, and PETITION (8 letters) is to make a formal request. PLEAD (5 letters) is to BEG or IMPLORE, while APPEAL (6 letters) is to ASK for help or support. Soliciting (7 letters) is to ASK for something in a persistent manner, and CRAVE (5 letters) is to strongly desire something. Beseeched (7 letters) is to PLEAD or BEG, and BEG (3 letters) is to ASK for something in a humble way. IMPLORE (7 letters) is to BEG earnestly, ENTREAT (7 letters) is to PLEAD or ASK earnestly, and WORSHIP (7 letters) is to honor or revere a higher power. Lastly, letus (5 letters) is a shortened version of the phrase 'let us pray'.