Antonyms for beg


Grammar : Verb
Spell : beg
Phonetic Transcription : bɛg


Definition of beg

Origin :
  • c.1200, perhaps from Old English bedecian "to beg," from Proto-Germanic *beth-; or possibly from Anglo-French begger, from Old French begart (see beggar). The Old English word for "beg" was wædlian, from wædl "poverty." Of trained dogs, 1816.
  • As a courteous mode of asking (beg pardon, etc.), first attested c.1600. To beg the question translates Latin petitio principii, and means "to assume something that hasn't been proven as a basis of one's argument," thus "asking" one's opponent to give something unearned, though more of the nature of taking it for granted without warrant.
  • verb request
  • verb seek charity
Example sentences :
  • He thought that our hero was about to beg to be taken back into his employ.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • For myself I beg your tolerance, your countenance and your united aid.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • I beg your pardon, dear Madam, and your patience with me on such an occasion as this.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • I beg, that I may not be sacrificed to projects, and remote contingencies.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • He sent up to beg leave to wait upon me—I wonder at his assurance—!
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • If I cannot find one, I will earn, beg or steal the money to get them printed.
  • Extract from : « Ballads of a Bohemian » by Robert W. Service
  • I beg you will encourage the militia and engage them to continue their exertions.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • "I beg your pardon—I meant to the professionals," interrupted Hester.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • I beg your pardon, miss, but will you allow me to make one remark!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • I beg, I beseech, I implore you, help me and show me the man that stole it.
  • Extract from : « The Dramatic Values in Plautus » by Wilton Wallace Blancke

Synonyms for beg

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