beg
verb (used with object)
to ask for as a gift, as charity, or as a favor: to beg forgiveness.
begs
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present tense formof beg (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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But it begs the question that we all must answer: We all want the same things for our children, but do we all want the same things for each other?
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2026
The opposite of a guard dog: Golden retriever begs to play with intruder in San Diego break-in.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
The countryish “Run Away” opens with the couplet “In the time of confession / In the hour of the storm,” as Beck, sounding dejected and lost, begs not to be left alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
McCullum is said to be supportive of players taking responsibility for their behaviour, which begs the question as to why he went along with the curfew in the first place.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
I finally say, the most obvious question to lead with but one that begs an answer I don’t want to hear.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
