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to beg

verbgeneral usecommon/mɨ̃diˈɡaɾ/men·di·gar

Definition

1

To ask for money, food, or something else as charity, or to ask for something persistently and humbly.

Usage examples

The old man was begging on the street corner.
He had to beg for forgiveness after his mistake.

Common combinations

to beg for almsto beg for attentionto beg for help