be — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bee noun A flying insect that collects pollen and nectar, and in many species produces honey and wax.
- beg verb To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
- pray verb To speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.
- request verb To ask for something, often politely or formally.
Senses
be is used for these senses in English:
- bee The name of the Latin-script letter B/b.
- beg (transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
- pray (religion) To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
- pray (obsolete) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.
- request (transitive, or, with a subjunctive clause) To ask for (something).
bee — full definition
- noun A flying insect that collects pollen and nectar, and in many species produces honey and wax.
- noun A gathering where people work together on a task, or compete, such as a spelling bee or quilting bee.
beg — full definition
- verb To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
- verb To plead earnestly with someone, especially to be forgiven or spared.
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