beg

US /beɡ/
UK /beɡ/
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1.

implorare, chiedere l'elemosina

ask someone earnestly or humbly for something

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She had to beg for forgiveness.
Ha dovuto implorare perdono.
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He begged her to stay.
Le implorò di restare.
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2.

mendicare

ask for food or money as charity

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Homeless people often have to beg on the streets.
I senzatetto spesso devono mendicare per strada.
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The dog was taught to beg for treats.
Al cane è stato insegnato a chiedere l'elemosina per i bocconcini.
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I beg to differ