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to beg
01
to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot
Transitive: to beg for sth
Ditransitive: to beg sb to do sth
Example
Every day, he begs for a few coins at the street corner.
She begs her parents to let her stay up past her bedtime.
Right now, the child is begging for a second chance after breaking a vase.
02
to ask people for money or food, usually in public places
Intransitive
Example
The beggar held out his hands and begged for alms from the pedestrians.
He was forced to beg for sustenance after losing his job and home.
The beggar child approached the café patrons and begged for leftovers to ease his hunger.
03
to earnestly request or implore for something
Transitive: to beg sth
Example
He begged forgiveness from his sister for forgetting her birthday.
The criminal begged mercy during sentencing.
The prisoner begged pardon from the warden for their misconduct.
04
to avoid settling or dealing with a problem to avoid responsibility
Transitive: to beg a problem or issue
Example
Instead of providing a direct answer, he attempted to beg the issue by changing the subject.
He sought to beg the issue of his unpaid debts by promising to address them at a later date.
She skillfully begged the topic of her involvement in the disagreement by shifting the focus to other team members' behavior.

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