beg

verbrequest
verbseek charity

Synonyms for beg

verb request

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borrow

verb. take for temporary use

Word Origin & History

c.1200, perhaps from Old English bedecian "to beg," from Proto-Germanic *beth-; or possibly from Anglo-French begger, from Old French begart (see beggar). The Old English word for "beg" was wædlian, from wædl "poverty." Of trained dogs, 1816.

As a courteous mode of asking (beg pardon, etc.), first attested c.1600. To beg the question translates Latin petitio principii, and means "to assume something that hasn't been proven as a basis of one's argument," thus "asking" one's opponent to give something unearned, though more of the nature of taking it for granted without warrant.

Example Sentences for beg

He thought that our hero was about to beg to be taken back into his employ.

For myself I beg your tolerance, your countenance and your united aid.

I beg your pardon, dear Madam, and your patience with me on such an occasion as this.

I beg, that I may not be sacrificed to projects, and remote contingencies.

He sent up to beg leave to wait upon me—I wonder at his assurance—!

If I cannot find one, I will earn, beg or steal the money to get them printed.

I beg your pardon, miss, but will you allow me to make one remark!

"I beg your pardon—I meant to the professionals," interrupted Hester.

I beg you will encourage the militia and engage them to continue their exertions.

I beg, I beseech, I implore you, help me and show me the man that stole it.

beg

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appealed

appeals

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asked

borrow

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