Beg — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb abbreviation /ˈbeg/

Meaning & Definition of Beg

Beg (verb)

  1. to ask for as a charity
  2. to ask earnestly for, entreat
  3. to require as necessary or appropriate

Beg (abbreviation)

  1. begin; beginning

Beg (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner

    "she begged her husband to give up extreme skiing"

    similar: appeal (to), beseech, besiege, conjure, entreat, impetrate, implore, importune, petition, plead (to), pray, solicit, supplicate, call on
    related: bludge (chiefly Australian & New Zealand), cadge, mooch, sponge, ask, desire, invoke, request, claim, coerce, command, compel, demand, force, insist, require
    near: hint, imply, intimate, suggest, appease, conciliate, gratify, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content, quiet

Related Entry: Beg (for) (verb)

Beg (for) is a different word from Beg. The synonyms below are for beg (for), not for beg.

  1. as in apply (for), wish (for)

    similar: apply (for), claim, clamor (for), importune, urge, wish (for), ask (for), bespeak, call (for), desire, plead (for), quest, request, seek, solicit, speak (for), sue (for), demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), petition (for), press (for), require, requisition, invite, invoke

Related Entry: Beg off (verb)

Beg off is a different word from Beg. The synonyms below are for beg off, not for beg.

  1. as in cry off

    similar: cry off (chiefly British), abjure, abnegate, disavow, forswear, recall, recant, repudiate, retract, take back, unsay, withdraw, backpedal, backtrack, chicken (out), wimp out, back down, back off, back out, cop out, fink out, renege
    opposite: adhere (to), follow through (with), comply (with), fulfill, honor, keep, satisfy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Beg

The most common words with a similar meaning to Beg:

appeal (to), beseech, besiege, conjure, entreat, impetrate, implore, importune, petition, plead (to), pray, solicit, supplicate, call on

Related Words for Beg

bludge, cadge, mooch, sponge, ask, desire, invoke, request, claim, coerce, command, compel, demand, force, insist, require

Near Antonyms of Beg

hint, imply, intimate, suggest, appease, conciliate, gratify, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content, quiet

Word Forms of Beg

Inflections: begged, begging

Origin & Etymology of Beg

Middle English beggen

First known use: 13th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Beg

Words & Phrases Containing Beg

beg off, beg the question, beg, borrow, or/and steal, beg leave, beg one's pardon, beg to differ

Frequently Asked Questions about Beg

What does "Beg" mean?

"Beg" means to ask for as a charity. As an a verb and an abbreviation, it is defined as: to ask for as a charity.

What is another word for "Beg"?

Other words for "Beg" include appeal (to), beseech, besiege, conjure, entreat, impetrate, implore and importune. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Beg" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Beg"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Beg". Common alternatives include appeal (to), beseech, besiege, conjure, entreat, impetrate, implore, importune, petition and plead (to).

How do you use "Beg" in a sentence?

Examples of "Beg" in a sentence: "she begged her husband to give up extreme skiing".

Is "Beg" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Beg" can be used as a verb and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

Is "Beg" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Beg" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Beg"?

"Beg" is pronounced /ˈbeg/.

What is the origin of the word "Beg"?

"Beg" comes from Middle English beggen. First known use: 13th centuryt.