Which verb should I use?

I what context?

Without knowing what it is you are trying to say, it is difficult to give you a reasonable answer.

Does "stay" mean "spent the night" somewhere?

Does it mean to remain while others leave?

There are a lot of things which "stay" can mean, including in the context of card games.

What are you referring to?

I refer to 'stay, not leave me.'

I prefer for you to stay.

I would prefer it if you stayed.

Thanks.

Sorry. Just to confirm: I prefer for you to stay as you said or I prefer you to stay

Neither no-one says that.

Working on tonight's seduction are we?