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- Dictionarybeg/bɛɡ/
verb
- 1. ask someone earnestly or humbly for something: "he begged his fellow passengers for help" Similar
- 2. ask for food or money as charity: "a young woman was begging in the street" Similar
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BEG definition: 1. to make a very strong and urgent request: 2. to ask for food or money because you are poor: 3…. Learn more.
The meaning of BEG is to ask for as a charity. How to use beg in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Beg.
Beg definition: to ask for as a gift, as charity, or as a favor. See examples of BEG used in a sentence.
1. (when intr, often foll by for) to solicit (for money, food, etc), esp in the street. 2. to ask (someone) for (something or leave to do something) formally, humbly, or earnestly. I beg forgiveness. I beg to differ. 3. (intransitive) (of a dog) to sit up with forepaws raised expectantly. 4.
BEG definition: 1. to ask someone for food or money, because you do not have any: 2. to make a very strong and…. Learn more.
1. (when: intr, often foll by for) to solicit (for money, food, etc), esp in the street. 2. to ask (someone) for (something or leave to do something) formally, humbly, or earnestly: I beg forgiveness; I beg to differ. 3. (Zoology) ( intr) (of a dog) to sit up with forepaws raised expectantly.
[intransitive, transitive] to ask somebody for money, food, etc., especially in the street. A young woman was begging in the street. a begging letter (= one that asks somebody for money) a begging bowl (= used to beg for money with) beg for something The children were begging for food.
To beg is to ask for something in an earnest, pleading way. You might beg your roommates to be quiet if you're desperately trying to get some sleep.
Definition of beg verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To ask for (something) in an urgent or humble manner. Beg someone's forgiveness; beg a favor. American Heritage. To ask for earnestly as a kindness or favor. Webster's New World. More Verb Definitions (12) Synonyms: tap. solicit. pray. implore. appeal. sue.
