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
- 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
- abjure
- advocate
- apply to
- ask
- ask alms
- benefit
- beseech
- besiege
- bite
- brace
- bum
- burn
- buzz
- cadge
- call on
- call to
- call upon
- canvass
- chisel
- clamor for
- conjure
- crave
- desire
- dime up
- ding
- entreat
- freeload
- hit up
- hustle
- impetrate
- implore
- importune
- invoke
- knock
- live hand to mouth
- mendicate
- mooch
- nag
- nick
- nickel up
- obsecrate
- obtest
- panhandle
- pass the hat
- petition
- plead
- pray
- press
- put the bite on
- put the touch on
- requisition
- score
- scrounge
- solicit
- solicit charity
- sponge
- sponge on
- sue
- supplicate
- tap
- touch
- urge
- want
- woo
- worry
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