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Uncommonbegging
The correct spelling is begging.
How to pronounce begging
/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/
nounIPA: /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/
Say it like: Beg-jin-g
The correct spelling is begging. The act of one who begs. 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.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The act of one who begs.
verb
- 1.To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
- 2.To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
- 3.In the phrase beg the question: to assume.
- 4.In the phrase beg the question: to raise (a question).
- 5.To ask to be appointed guardian for, or to ask to have a guardian appointed for.
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