Magpangabot (en. To reach out)

/maɡpaŋˈabʊt/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb that means to convey something or an idea to another person.
The teacher wants to reach out knowledge to her students.
Nais ng guro na magpangabot ng kaalaman sa kanyang mga estudyante.
Providing help or support to another person.
He reached out for help to the victims of the disaster.
Nagpangabot siya ng tulong sa mga biktima ng kalamidad.
Taking action to maintain communication with others.
You need to reach out to your friends if you want to join.
Kailangan mong magpangabot sa iyong mga kaibigan kung gusto mong makasali.

Etymology

From the root word 'abot' which means reaching or receiving.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to reach out for help
the act of providing support or assistance to those in need.
magpangabot ng tulong
to reach out with information
the act of providing or transferring information to others.
magpangabot ng impormasyon

Related Words

reach
The ability to offer or pass something.
abot
call for action
A call or announcement for help or action from others.
panawagan

Slang Meanings

to visit neighbors or greet other people
Come with me, let's go mingle with the next neighborhood!
Sama ka sa akin, magpangabot tayo sa susunod na barangay!
to make friends or socialize
Before I leave, I should hang out with my classmates first.
Bago ako umalis, magpangabot muna ako sa mga kaklase ko.