Beg meaning

What does “beg” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“beg” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: call upon in supplication; entreat.

beg

call upon in supplication; entreat
“I beg you to stop!”
Synonymsimplore pray
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
“Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce”
“My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities”
Synonymssolicit tap
ask to obtain free
“beg money and food”
dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted
“beg the question”
“beg the point in the discussion”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University