Definition of Beg

Verb: beg (begged,begging) beg

Call upon in supplication; entreat
"I beg you to stop!";
- implore, pray
Make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
"Henry IV begged the Pope for a divorce";
- solicit, tap
Request money, food, etc. from someone without any payment
"beg money and food"
Dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted
"beg the question"; "beg the point in the discussion"