Beg: meaning, definitions and examples

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beg

[ beɡ ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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}

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:

🇵🇹 começar

🇮🇳 शुरू करना

🇩🇪 beginnen

🇮🇩 mulai

🇺🇦 починати

🇵🇱 zacząć

🇯🇵 始める (hajimeru)

🇫🇷 commencer

🇪🇸 empezar

🇹🇷 başlamak

🇰🇷 시작하다 (sijak hada)

🇸🇦 يبدأ (yabda')

🇨🇿 začít

🇸🇰 začať

🇨🇳 开始 (kāishǐ)

🇸🇮 začeti

🇮🇸 byrja

🇰🇿 бастау

🇬🇪 დაწყება (datsqeba)

🇦🇿 başlamaq

🇲🇽 empezar

Word origin

The word 'beg' originated from the Old English word 'bégon', 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.