Begged

verb

/bɛɡd/

Word Frequency: 5.0

Definitions

1.verbTo request the help of someone, often in the form of money.

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

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

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

3.verbIn the phrase beg the question: to assume.

4.verbIn the phrase beg the question: to raise (a question).

5.verbTo ask to be appointed guardian for, or to ask to have a guardian appointed for.

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