Dictionary entryCEFR B1verb
beg
IPA pronunciation: /beɡ/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
просить, умолять; попрошайничать
English definition
To ask someone earnestly for something, or to ask for money or food as charity.
Example
He had to beg for money to buy food.
Collocations
- beg for
- beg to differ
- beg forgiveness
- beg the question
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