Humimok (en. To persuade)
hu-mi-mok
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
the action of persuading or urging someone to do something.
He persuaded his friend to join the competition.
Siya ay humimok sa kanyang kaibigan na lumahok sa paligsahan.
the act of motivating or urging someone.
He encouraged others to participate in the project.
Humimok siya ng iba upang makilahok sa proyekto.
the process of boosting morale or providing reasons to act.
His speech inspired many people to join the rally.
Ang kanyang talumpati ay humimok ng maraming tao na sumali sa rally.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'himok'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to encourage someone
boosting a person's resolve to do good.
humimok ng loob
Related Words
urge
the message or statement that guides a person to act.
himok
encouragement
the act of persuasion that often involves emotions.
hikbi
Slang Meanings
To shout or give a loud call.
He shouted 'Let's go!' to his friends.
Humimok siya ng 'Tara na!' sa mga kaibigan niya.
To express feelings in a lively way.
He expressed love to his beloved.
Humimok siya ng pag-ibig sa kanyang sinisinta.