Synonyms for

Begged

Verb / begd / Another word for begged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To ask for something in a pleading or earnest way.

Synonyms & similar words

beg solicit tap implore pray pleaded implored entreated beseeched supplicated importuned solicited appealed prayed adjured craved petitioned conjured asked requested besought invoked sought

Synonyms by register

Formal

implored pleaded supplicated beseeched

Informal

hounded nagged pestered pleaded with

Literary

cried out to entreated

Antonyms

commanded ordered demanded insisted refused denied rejected

Common collocations

  • begged for mercy
  • begged for help
  • begged for forgiveness
  • begged to differ
  • begged him to stop
  • begged her to stay
  • begged on bended knee

Word family

noun beggar
verb beg
adjective begging

Usage note

While 'begged' can mean to ask earnestly, it can also imply a desperate or persistent request. Be mindful of the context to avoid sounding overly dramatic or demanding.

Example sentences

  1. I begged my dad to take me to the park.
  2. She begged her teacher for extra credit.
  3. The dog begged for a treat.
  4. He begged her forgiveness.
  5. The homeless man begged for money on the street corner.

Quotes

  • I have begged and pleaded with my clients to stop smoking.
  • I begged my parents for a pony when I was a little girl.
  • I begged for my life when the robber held me at gunpoint.

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