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    Mamimilit (en. To compel)

    ma-mi-mi-lit

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A type of verb meaning to force or compel someone to do something.
    He will compel her to attend the meeting even if she doesn’t want to.
    Mamimilit siya na dumalo sa pulong kahit na ayaw niya.
    The act of emphasizing a task despite hesitation.
    He will compel her to assert her rights at work.
    Mamimilit siya na makuha ang kanyang karapatan sa trabaho.

    Etymology

    The word 'mamimilit' comes from the root word 'pilit' which means to force or to compel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to compel a decision
    to forcibly obtain a decision from others
    mamimilit ng desisyon

    Related Words

    force
    This word refers to forcing or striving to obtain something that is not done voluntarily.
    pilit

    Slang Meanings

    will force anything
    She will force it, my heart is totally crushed.
    Mamimilit lang siya, durog na durog na yung puso ko.
    someone who forces to borrow
    That person will forcefully borrow my phone even if I don't want to!
    Mamimilit 'yan ng cellphone ko kahit ayaw ko!