Hikayatin (en. To persuade)

hi-ka-ya-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To persuade is a verb that means to urge or invite someone to do something.

Persuade him to join the contest.

Hikayatin mo siya na sumali sa patimpalak.

A method of persuasion often used in communications.

In his speech, he will persuade people to participate.

Sa kanyang talumpati, hikayatin niya ang mga tao na makilahok.

Can be used in social and commercial situations.

Persuade clients to try the new product.

Hikayatin ang mga kliyente na subukan ang bagong produkto.

from the root words 'hikbi' and 'hikayatin'

persuade the people

urge the people to do something

hikayatin ang mga tao

persuade to join

urge someone to participate

hikayatin upang sumali

hikbi

A root word that signifies emotional persuasion.

hikbi

To invite or coax someone to do something.

Encourage him to join us later.

Hikayatin mo siya na sumama sa atin mamaya.

To provide motivation or reason to do something.

You need to encourage the students to study hard.

Kailangan mong hikayatin ang mga estudyante na mag-aral ng mabuti.

Persuading or appealing to someone to emulate a person or action.

Encourage him with good news to boost his spirits.

Hikayatin mo siya sa mga magandang balita para tumaas ang kanyang loob.