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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

Some book purists beg to differ with Fennell’s interpretation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

"We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her."

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Anya tried to suck in a breath to speak, to apologize for leaving Ivan to die, to beg his forgiveness.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack