beg
The definition of beg means to plead for something, especially for money or assistance.
(verb)- An example of beg is to repeatedly ask for permission to go to a party, offering to do anything your mom wants if she will let you go.
- An example of beg is when a public television station holds pledge drives asking for donations.
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verb begged begged, beg·ging, begs verb, transitive
- To ask for as charity: begged money while sitting in a doorway.
- To ask earnestly for or of; entreat: begged me for help.
- a. To evade; dodge: a speech that begged the real issues.b. To take for granted without proof: beg the point in a dispute.
- To solicit alms.
- To make a humble or urgent plea.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English beggen
Origin: , possibly from Anglo-Norman begger
Origin: , from Old French begart, lay brother, one who prays; see beggar
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