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beg

Pronunciation: [bɛg]

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Learn how to use beg in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “requesting help”

(verb) to ask someone earnestly or humbly for something. When you really need something and you ask for it with a lot of feeling, you are begging.

Example

She begged her parents for a puppy because she really wanted one.

Example

He didn't beg for help; he simply waited for someone to notice his problem.

Example

Why are you begging for a new toy when you already have so many?

Context: “praying”

(verb) to ask God or a higher power for help or mercy. This is when someone asks for something important in a serious and heartfelt way.

Example

During the difficult times, he begged for strength and guidance.

Example

She didn't beg for forgiveness; instead, she decided to make amends quietly.

Example

Do you ever beg for help when you feel lost?

Context: “poverty”

(verb) to ask people on the street for money or food because you have no other way to get it. This is when someone has very little and asks others for help.

Example

The man on the corner begged for food to feed his family.

Example

He didn't beg for money; he earned it by working hard.

Example

Why do some people beg for help instead of finding a job?

How to pronounce beg

Pronunciation: [bɛg]

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