Background for begged

begged

/bɛɡd/

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verb

To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.

Examples :

"He begged on the street corner from passers-by."

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verb

To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.

Examples :

"He begged her to go to the prom with him."

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verb

In the phrase beg the question: to assume.

Examples :

"The politician's claim that his new policy would improve the economy begged the question of how it would actually be implemented and funded. "

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verb

In the phrase beg the question: to raise (a question).

Examples :

"Saying "We should trust him because he's always honest" begged the question of how we know he's always honest. "

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To ask to be appointed guardian for, or to ask to have a guardian appointed for.

Examples :

"After their parents passed away, the older sister begged the court to be appointed guardian for her younger siblings. "