begged

[bɛɡd]

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beg

To beg means to ask politely for something, usually money or help, often when you really need it.

When we think of begging, we might imagine people holding signs on street corners or standing in front of restaurants. But the word "beg" is used in everyday conversations too. Imagine you're in a tight spot financially and your friend offers to lend you some cash. You could say, "Thanks so much for helping me out, I was really struggling to make ends meet – would it be possible to beg a loan from you?" Or maybe you're at work and need help with a project. Your boss might say, "Don't beg for volunteers, just ask the team if they can lend a hand." In both cases, the word "beg" is used in a friendly way to mean asking for something, often in a lighthearted or humorous tone.

Definitions

verb

To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
Example: He begged on the street corner from passers-by.
To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
Example: He begged her to go to the prom with him.
In the phrase beg the question: to assume.
In the phrase beg the question: to raise (a question).
To ask to be appointed guardian for, or to ask to have a guardian appointed for.