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Another word for beg
Choosing another word for beg depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To ask someone earnestly or humbly for something, such as a favor, forgiveness, or permission.
Usage Example
"He had to plead his supervisor for an extension on the quarterly report."
Strongest
plead
implore
beseech
entreat
Strong
supplicate
petition
importune
solicit
adjure
appeal
• verb (Context 2)
To ask for food, money, or alms as charity, especially in public places.
Usage Example
"During the severe economic downturn, many displaced workers were forced to panhandle on city streets."
Strongest
panhandle
Strong
solicit
scrounge
cadge
mooch
sponge
mendicate
bum
Weak
freeloader
• verb (Context 3)
To sit up on the hind legs with the forepaws raised in hope of a reward (of a dog or other animal).
Usage Example
"The terrier learned to sit quietly by the kitchen table and sit up for scraps of roast chicken."
Strong
sit up
Opposites of beg
The opposite of beg shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
demand
donate
contribute
command
give
order
bestow
grant
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Beg. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/beg