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begs

The correct spelling is begs.

How to pronounce begs

noun

IPA: /bɛɡz/

Say it like: Beg-s

The correct spelling is begs. The act of begging; an imploring request. 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. 1.The act of begging; an imploring request.
  2. 2.A provincial governor under the Ottoman Empire; a bey.

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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