Meaning & Definition of Beg in English
English⟶
Beg
/bɛg/
verb
1. Call upon in supplication
- Entreat
- "I beg you to stop!"
synonym:
- beg,
- implore,
- pray
2. Make a solicitation or entreaty for something
- Request urgently or persistently
- "Henry iv solicited the pope for a divorce"
- "My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities"
synonym:
- solicit,
- beg,
- tap
3. Ask to obtain free
- "Beg money and food"
synonym:
- beg
4. Dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted
- "Beg the question"
- "Beg the point in the discussion"
synonym:
- beg
Examples of using
I beg to differ with you.
I beg you to help us.
I beg you to help me.