Scrounge (verb)

To obtain (something) by persistent asking or effort.

Origin:

Perhaps of imitative origin, or perhaps from a scandinavian word such as old norse skrúga ("to press, squeeze").

Examples:

1. She had to scrounge for money to pay her rent.
2. He had to scrounge for food after he lost his job.
3. I had to scrounge a pencil from a neighbor to take the test.
4. I scrounged a few dollars from my brother to buy a new book.
5. He scrounged a ride home from a friend.