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to beg

verb/mɨ̃diˈɡaɾ/medium

men·di·gar

Definition

To ask for money, food, or something else as charity, or to ask for something persistently and humbly.
The old man was begging on the street corner.
He had to beg for forgiveness after his mistake.
Common collocations
to beg for almsto beg for attentionto beg for help

Etymology

Do latim 'mendicare'.

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