What is another word for begs?

Common synonyms for begs include solicit, tap, implore, beg, pray.

What is the opposite of begs?

Antonyms of begs include refuses, denies, rejects, withholds, gives.

Synonyms for

Begs

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

Definition

To ask for something in a pleading or humble way.

Synonyms & similar words

solicit tap implore beg pray pleads implores requests supplicates beseeches asks appeals entreats prays solicits craves impetrates conjures importunes obsecrates solicitously earnestly urgently

Synonyms by register

Formal

implores entreats pleads supplicates

Informal

asks for hustles for bums mooches

Literary

beseeches craves cries out for

Antonyms

refuses denies rejects withholds gives grants

Common collocations

begs the question
begs for mercy
begs forgiveness
begs to differ
begs the indulgence
begs a moment
begs a favor

Word family

noun beggar

verb beg

adjective begging

Usage note

The phrase 'begs the question' is often misused to mean 'raises the question'; it actually refers to a logical fallacy where the premise assumes the conclusion.

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