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    Manghikayat (en. To persuade)

    /maŋˈhika.jat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A type of verb that describes the action of persuading.
    Persuading people to vote is important in the democratic process.
    Ang manghikayat ng mga tao na bumoto ay mahalaga sa demokratikong proseso.
    The act of encouraging others to do something.
    He is a great persuader of students to continue their studies.
    Siya ay isang magaling na manghikayat sa mga estudyante na ipagpatuloy ang kanilang pag-aaral.
    Using techniques to convince others more effectively.
    He uses his skills as a persuader in marketing.
    Ginagamit niya ang kanyang mga kakayahan bilang manghikayat sa marketing.

    Etymology

    Term derived from the root 'hikayat' meaning persuasion or encouragement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to persuade people
    to persuade people
    manghikayat ng tao
    to encourage consumers
    to encourage consumers
    manghikayat ng mga mamimili

    Related Words

    hikbi
    An act of persuasion or notable effort.
    hikbi
    paghimok
    The process of persuading a person.
    paghimok

    Slang Meanings

    to entice or disrupt to get what one wants
    He told a lot of people to solicit votes for his candidacy!
    Ang dami niyang sinabihan para manghikayat ng boses sa kanyang kandidatura!
    to show off in order to impress others
    Because he wanted to get his crush's attention, he showcased some drama in class.
    Dahil gusto niyang makuha ang atensyon ng crush niya, manghikayat siya sa mga drama sa klase.