What does the cryptic crossword clue "Naughty child learning to beg (7)" mean?

The definition is "beg". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IMP (synonym of "Naughty child") + LORE (synonym of "learning"); definition: "beg" The answer is IMPLORE.

Naughty child learning to beg (7)

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