begging

The act of one who begs.

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

“He begged on the street corner from passers-by.”

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

“He begged her to go to the prom with him.”

In the phrase beg the question: to assume.

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

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