beg

/bɛɡ/
verb
  1. To ask someone for money, food, or help, especially because you are poor or in need.
    • After losing his job, he was forced to beg his relatives for money.
    • The charity helps people who are too proud to beg for assistance.
    • The homeless man had to beg for food on the street.
  2. To ask for something in a very strong or emotional way.
    • The child begged for one more story before bedtime.
    • I beg you to reconsider your decision.
    • She begged her parents to let her go to the concert.
  3. To ask for something as a favor or permission, often in a polite or humble way.
    • I beg your pardon, but I didn't hear what you said.
    • May I beg a moment of your time?
    • He begged leave to speak to the manager privately.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The act of asking for money or help, especially by someone who is poor.
    • His daily beg at the corner became a familiar sight.
    • The beggar's constant beg for coins went unanswered.
    • She gave a dollar to the man's humble beg.
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