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beg

verb
/bɛɡ/

Meaning

to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly
to ask for something earnestly or desperately

Example Sentences

The child begged for a new toy.

The child begged his mother for a toy.

Example Expressions

beg to differ

Synonyms

plead, implore, entreat, request, supplicate
Entry 1
plead, implore, entreat, request
Entry 2
plead, implore, request, entreat, supplicate

Antonyms

demand, order, command, give, refuse, deny, reject
Entry 1
demand, order, command, give
Entry 2
refuse, deny, reject

Collocations

beg for mercy, beg pardon, beg to differ, beg your pardon, beg forgiveness, beg for money, beg for forgiveness
Entry 1
beg for mercy, beg pardon, beg to differ, beg your pardon, beg forgiveness
Entry 2
beg for money, beg for forgiveness, beg to differ, beg for mercy

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