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Meaning of begging

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

begging

Pronunciation:/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

The act of one who begs.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/begging

begging

Pronunciation:/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
Example: He begged on the street corner from passers-by.
To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
Example: He begged her to go to the prom with him.
Synonyms:supplicate
In the phrase beg the question: to assume.
In the phrase beg the question: to raise (a question).
Antonyms:set aside

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