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beg

[beg] / bɛg /
VERB
request
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ask beseech implore plead pray solicit sue urge
STRONG
abjure advocate besiege canvass conjure crave desire entreat importune invoke nag petition press requisition supplicate woo worry
WEAK
apply to call to impetrate obsecrate obtest
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer reply
VERB
seek charity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bite call on hustle scrounge
STRONG
benefit brace bum burn buzz cadge chisel freeload knock mooch nick panhandle score sponge tap touch want
WEAK
ask alms call upon clamor for dime up hit up live hand to mouth mendicate nickel up pass the hat put the bite on put the touch on solicit charity sponge on
Antonyms
WEAK
give

Example Sentences

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I beg to differ here: The trial was conducted with full transparency, closely witnessed by citizens, the media and foreign consular officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Disney’s initial skepticism and the scene’s sheer impact on food both beg the question: How did one of the messiest foods imaginable become shorthand for romance?

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

The doctor has worked with high school athletes who beg for a chance to play a final game after suffering a torn ACL.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

The family of Chloe Mitchell, who was killed in Ballymena in 2023, have said they would "go down on their hands and knees to beg" for the barristers' strike to be resolved.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

“Oh, really, I beg pardon. It’s an uncommonly fine one, isn’t it?” said Tudor, with great presence of mind, and an air of sober interest that did credit to his breeding.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott