Beg: meaning, definitions and examples

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beg

 

[ beษก ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

ask for something

To ask someone for something, especially money or food, because you are poor or have no home.

Synonyms

beseech, implore, plead

Examples of usage

  • He begged for food on the streets.
  • She begged him for money to buy medicine.
Context #2 | Verb

ask earnestly or humbly for something

To ask someone to give you something, especially in an anxious way because you want or need it very much.

Synonyms

beseech, implore, plead

Examples of usage

  • I begged him to come and help us.
  • She begged for forgiveness for her mistake.
Context #3 | Noun

request

A formal or polite way of asking for something.

Synonyms

appeal, plea, request

Examples of usage

  • He made a humble beg for their assistance.
  • She sent a beg for more time to complete the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "beg" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comeรงar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฐเฅ‚ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beginnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mulai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‡ะธะฝะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaczฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅง‹ใ‚ใ‚‹ (hajimeru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commencer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ empezar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ์ž‘ํ•˜๋‹ค (sijak hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุจุฏุฃ (yabda')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zaฤรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zaฤaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€ๅง‹ (kฤishว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaฤeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ byrja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (datsqeba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ empezar

Etymology

The word 'beg' originated from the Old English word 'bรฉgon', which means 'to ask earnestly'. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass both the act of asking for something humbly and the act of asking for charity or help due to poverty. The concept of begging has been prevalent throughout history, with various social and cultural implications. In modern times, begging is often associated with homelessness and poverty, prompting debates on social welfare and assistance programs.

See also: beggar, begging.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,686, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.