beg

US /beɡ/

UK /beɡ/

1.

ask someone earnestly or humbly for something

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She had to beg for forgiveness.

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He begged her to stay.

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implore plead entreat beseech supplicate

2.

ask for food or money as charity

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Homeless people often have to beg on the streets.

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The dog was taught to beg for treats.

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cadge scrounge panhandle

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I beg to differ