pray vs beg

pray and beg both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pray	No	No	Yes	No
beg	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pray and beg are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of pray include implore.

pray (verb)	beg (verb)
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer	call upon in supplication; entreat
call upon in supplication; entreat	make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
	dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted
	ask to obtain free