begged

[US]/[bɛɡt]/
[UK]/[bɛɡt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past tense of beg)To ask earnestly or piteously for something.; To ask for help or assistance.; To plead or implore.

Phrases & Collocations

begged her pardon

begged forgiveness

begged and pleaded

begged the question

begged off

begging your pardon

begged reluctantly

begged for mercy

begged the issue

begged acceptance

Example Sentences

she begged him to stay, but he wouldn't listen.

the child begged for a piece of candy from the vendor.

he begged her forgiveness after realizing his mistake.

i begged my parents to let me go to the concert.

the stray dog begged for food outside the restaurant.

she begged the question of his loyalty to the company.

he begged for mercy from the judge in the courtroom.

they begged the audience for applause after their performance.

the lawyer begged the jury to consider all the evidence.

she begged him not to leave her alone that night.

he begged the question of whether it was the right decision.

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