What is another word for begs?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛɡz] (IPA)

Beg is a verb that means to make a request, implore, or plead for something. Some synonymous words that can be used instead of begs include implores, entreats, solicits, beseeches, pleads, prays, appeals, supplicates, importunes, and petitions. Each of these words conveys a similar sentiment of pleading or requesting something from someone else. Synonyms can help to add variety and depth to written or spoken language, and can enhance communication by allowing us to express ourselves in different ways. When used appropriately, synonymous words can make written or spoken language more interesting and engaging for readers or listeners.

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Usage examples for Begs

"The Duchesse de Mirecourt, my Lady," said a servant, entering, "begs to know if your Ladyship will receive her?"
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
He therefore asks Time to teach him "many years"-for years to come-the real truth, and make him feel that these strange things, over which his tears are shed, are not merely a prolonged dream; and he begs that his fancies, hovering over the approaching ship, may quite realise that it brings no ordinary freight, but actually the mortal remains of his friend.
"A Key to Lord Tennyson's 'In Memoriam'"
Alfred Gatty
He asks the meaning of it all-where the fault lies, if fault there be; he begs her to help him to discover it.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr

Famous quotes with Begs

  • No one of this nation ever begs, for the houses of all are common to all; and they consider liberality and hospitality amongst the first virtues.
    Giraldus Cambrensis
  • To be obliged to beg our daily happiness from others bespeaks a more lamentable poverty than that of him who begs his daily bread.
    Charles Caleb Colton
  • We want our government to protect us, to make sure something like 9/11 never happens again. We quickly moved to give law enforcement more power to do this. But that now begs the question, did we move to fast? Did we give too much power away? I don't have the answer.
    Michael Connelly
  • And I think that what is of concern is that they seem to be bringing skills from the scientific world into the interrogation room in a way that begs a lot of questions about whether it's ethical.
    Jane Mayer
  • Are you kidding? I'm a terrible cook, but John is a really great one. Literally, I never cook. The whole time we were dating, I prepared two officially romantic meals. Both of them were such disasters that he begs me never to go into the kitchen again.
    Rebecca Romijn

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