beg
Translation
to beg, to plead, to implore
Examples
The poor man had to beg for food.
The poor man had to beg for food.
I beg you to reconsider your decision.
I beg you to reconsider your decision.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) to ask for (sth.) earnestly The poor man had to beg for food.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to ask (sb.) to do (sth.) earnestly I beg you to reconsider your decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plead, implore, request
Etymology
From Middle English 'beggen', of uncertain origin.
Memory Tips
Picture a dog sitting up and 'begging' for a treat. Note the spelling rule: the final 'g' is doubled (begged, begging).