1. asks for something earnestly or humbly
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘beg’
2. asks for money or food as charity
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘beg’
3. raises a question or issue without resolving it
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘beg’; often in phrase ‘begs the question’

Examples

• She begs her parents to let her stay out late.
• The homeless man begs for spare change on the corner.
• He begs forgiveness for his mistake.
• The child begs for just one more cookie.
• This explanation begs the question of why it happened.
• The dog begs at the dinner table every night.
• She begs to differ with your opinion.