beg

US /beɡ/
UK /beɡ/
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1.

smeken, bedelen

ask someone earnestly or humbly for something

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She had to beg for forgiveness.
Ze moest smeken om vergeving.
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He begged her to stay.
Hij smeekte haar te blijven.
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implorepleadentreatbeseechsupplicate
2.

bedelen

ask for food or money as charity

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Homeless people often have to beg on the streets.
Daklozen moeten vaak bedelen op straat.
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The dog was taught to beg for treats.
De hond werd geleerd om te bedelen om snoepjes.
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cadgescroungepanhandle
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I beg to differ