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begged

The correct spelling is begged.

How to pronounce begged

/bɛɡd/
verb

IPA: /bɛɡd/

Say it like: Beg-jed

The correct spelling is begged. To request the help of someone, often in the form of money. For example: "He begged on the street corner from passers-by."

Usage Examples

He begged on the street corner from passers-by.

He begged her to go to the prom with him.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
  2. 2.To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
  3. 3.In the phrase beg the question: to assume.
  4. 4.In the phrase beg the question: to raise (a question).
  5. 5.To ask to be appointed guardian for, or to ask to have a guardian appointed for.

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