nounπShareThe act of one who begs."The dog's constant begging at the dinner table was annoying the guests. "actionhumandemandwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo request the help of someone, often in the form of money."He begged on the street corner from passers-by."aidfinancehumaneconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat."He begged her to go to the prom with him."actiondemandattitudecommunicationhumanaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn the phrase beg the question: to assume."The argument that everyone should get a raise because the company is successful is begging the question of whether individual contributions actually warranted a raise. "languagelinguisticslogicphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn the phrase beg the question: to raise (a question)."The article on student loan debt begs the question: how will these young people afford homes? "languagewordlogicphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ask to be appointed guardian for, or to ask to have a guardian appointed for."Since her parents were unable to care for her, the lawyer was begging the court to appoint her aunt as her legal guardian. "lawfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
