beg
1to ask for as a gift, as charity, or as a favor: to beg alms;to beg forgiveness.
to ask (someone) to give or do something; implore: He begged me for mercy.Sit down, I beg you.
to ask alms or charity; live by asking alms.
to ask humbly or earnestly: begging for help;begging to differ.
(of a dog) to sit up, as trained, in a posture of entreaty.
beg off, to request or obtain release from an obligation, promise, etc.: He had promised to drive us to the recital but begged off at the last minute.
Idioms about beg
beg the question, : See Usage note at the current entry.
to assume the truth of the very point raised in a question.
to evade the issue or avoid a direct answer.
to raise the question; inspire one to ask.
go begging, to remain open or available, as a position that is unfilled or an unsold item: The job went begging for lack of qualified applicants.
Origin of beg
1synonym study For beg
word story For beg
Other words for beg
Other words from beg
- half-begging, adjective
- un·begged, adjective
Words Nearby beg
Other definitions for beg (2 of 3)
bey.
Origin of beg
2Other definitions for beg. (3 of 3)
begin.
beginning.
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How to use beg in a sentence
If there were ever a time to recreate the tuna noodle casserole you begged for five nights a week as an elementary schooler, that time is now.
The Joy of Cooking Other People’s ‘Secret Family Recipes’ | Amy McCarthy | September 11, 2020 | EaterTired of sales pitches from ed tech providers, one school superintendent in Washington state sent out a tweet begging them to stop.
Others are gained by paying, providing content, or begging and pleading.
Nine mistakes to avoid when contacting websites for backlinks | Raj Dosanjh | July 29, 2020 | Search Engine WatchThe two had to beg on the streets to be able to get enough to eat, so this was the reason the girls jumped at the chance to get paid jobs in Enugu.
Heartbreaking Story Of Two Survivors Of Nigeria’s ‘Baby Factories’ | D. N. | May 6, 2020 | No Straight NewsI did not have to feel like I was begging and not able to take care of myself, and they helped me build those little bits of confidence.
You must atone, apologize, and beg forgiveness for the thousands of LGBT lives you have taken.
Do LGBTs Owe Christians an Olive Branch? Try The Other Way Around | Jay Michaelson | December 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUnlike Axler, Pacino says he has yet to lose his, though many critics would beg to differ.
Al Pacino Does What He Wants to Do: 'The Humbling,' Scorsese, and That 'Scarface' Remake | Alex Suskind | September 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMy Netflix account and, more importantly, my wallet would beg to differ.
The premise was simple: sell a brand to the patient and trust that the patient will beg the doctor for the same brand.
New Study Says Doctors Can’t “Just Say No” to Their Patients | Kent Sepkowitz | March 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe is not denying her behavior, and she's unwilling to beg for the public's mercy.
Duke's Freshman Porn Starlet Isn't Ashamed—and She Shouldn't Be | Emily Shire | February 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey competed for it only in order to get a morsel of food, so they would not have to beg it from door to door.
Monsieur le Maire,” said he, “I should like to examine the premises, and beg that you will have the kindness to accompany me.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeI beg to trouble you with a few wild ideas of mine, which perhaps may some future day benefit the public.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickI am very much obliged for your continued favours, and beg pardon for so often troubling you.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickI hope you will fully consider this business, and must beg you will have the goodness to write to me by return of post.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis Trevithick
British Dictionary definitions for beg (1 of 2)
/ (bɛɡ) /
(when intr , often foll by for) to solicit (for money, food, etc), esp in the street
to ask (someone) for (something or leave to do something) formally, humbly, or earnestly: I beg forgiveness; I beg to differ
(intr) (of a dog) to sit up with forepaws raised expectantly
to leave unanswered or unresolved: to beg a point
beg the question
to evade the issue
to assume the thing under examination as proved
to suggest that a question needs to be asked: the firm's success begs the question: why aren't more companies doing the same?
go begging or go a-begging to be unwanted or unused
Origin of beg
1usage For beg
- See also beg off
British Dictionary definitions for beg (2 of 2)
/ (bɛɡ) /
a variant of bey
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Other Idioms and Phrases with beg
In addition to the idioms beginning with beg
- beginning of the end, the
- begin to see daylight
- begin to see the light
- begin with
- beg off
- beg the question
- beg to differ
also see:
- go begging
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