beg

Pronunciation: US [beɡ] UK [beɡ]

v.Beg; petition; prayer; begging
WebBeg; request Beograd (Belgrade)

Synonyms

appeal (to) beseech besiege conjure entreat impetrate implore importune petition plead (to) pray solicit supplicate

Definitions in English

v.	1. to ask for help, an opportunity, etc. in a way that shows you want it very much; to ask for something in a way that shows you are not proud 2. to ask people for money or food, usually because you are very poor 3. if a dog begs, it sits and holds up its two front feet as a way of asking for food

Other Forms

3sg.begs

Idioms

Example Sentences

Father's ruin was approaching, that we should all soon beg our bread in the streets.
Source: C. S. Lewis
I went to the house and begged a glass of milk and a slice of bread and butter.
Source: S. Beckett

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