noun

1. The act of begging; an imploring request.

verb

1. To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.

   “He begged on the street corner from passers-by.”

2. To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.

   “He begged her to go to the prom with him.”

3. In the phrase beg the question: to assume.

Synonyms: supplicate