Beg
Beg verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.
Usage example: she begged her husband to give up extreme skiing
Sponge is a synonym for beg in seek charity topic. In some cases you can use "Sponge" instead a verb "Beg". informal substitute
Sponge
Sponge verb - To live by relying on someone else's generosity or hospitality without sharing in the cost or responsibility.
Usage example: she's been sponging off of her friends while she tries to land an entry-level job on Wall Street
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