beg

/ˈbɛɡ/verb
Elementary
1

To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.

2

To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.

3

To unwillingly provoke a negative, often violent, reaction.

4

To obviously lack or be in need of something.

5

In the phrase beg the question: to assume.

6

In the phrase beg the question: to raise (a question).

7

To ask to be appointed guardian for, or to ask to have a guardian appointed for.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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