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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
Examples
Every day, he begs for a few coins at the street corner.
She begs her parents to let her stay up past her bedtime.
02
to ask people for money or food, usually in public places
Intransitive
Examples
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.
03
to earnestly request or implore for something
Transitive: to beg sth
Examples
He begged forgiveness from his sister for forgetting her birthday.
The criminal begged mercy during sentencing.
04
to avoid settling or dealing with a problem to avoid responsibility
Transitive: to beg a problem or issue
Examples
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.
