BEGGED

/bɛɡd/

Scrabble

WWF

B(3) E(1) G(2) G(2) E(1) D(2)

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Definition

/bɛɡd/

verb

To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
“He begged on the street corner from passers-by.”
To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
“He begged her to go to the prom with him.”
In the phrase beg the question: to assume.
In the phrase beg the question: to raise (a question).
To ask to be appointed guardian for, or to ask to have a guardian appointed for.