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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That begs the question of how frontier models can differentiate themselves and, most importantly, monetize.

From MarketWatch

When she tried to leave, police said he begged her to stay and appeared to show remorse.

From BBC

It’s an awful, protracted sequence that begs the question, satire or not, is this truly the funniest bit they could hatch?

From Los Angeles Times

“Over the last four years, the space has begged the question: How can we fill it with life?”

From The Wall Street Journal

He said the family had "cried and begged for help" in meetings at home.

From BBC