Beg

usgb/beɡ/
verb

To ask for something, often for something that you need greatly.

He begged her forgiveness.
Visual representation of "beg" - to ask for something, often for something that you need greatly

Often appears as...

  • beg forgiveness
  • beg for mercy
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Visual representation of "beg"
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Deep Need

Use 'beg' to express a profound need or a desperate request, not just any simple request.

Illustration for Deep Need
Stranded in the desert, he begged for water.
Visual representation of the word "Beg"

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