Panghikayat (en. Persuasion)

paŋhiˈkayɪt

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of encouraging someone to do something or believe in an idea.
He used effective persuasion to gain their trust.
Gumamit siya ng mahusay na panghikayat upang makuha ang kanilang tiwala.
A method of communication aimed at changing someone's viewpoint or behavior.
Persuasion is important in marketing.
Ang panghikayat ay mahalaga sa marketing.
The art of using arguments to persuade others.
Debate speakers use persuasion in their arguments.
Ang mga tagapagsalita sa debate ay gumagamit ng panghikayat sa kanilang mga argumento.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'hikayatin'

Common Phrases and Expressions

persuasive speech
the art of speaking to express or convince
panghikayat na pagsasalita

Related Words

to persuade
the process of encouraging or convincing someone to take action.
hikayatin
encouragement
the act of urging or persuading.
hika

Slang Meanings

charm offensive
He was being charming in his attempt to persuade people to join the event.
Nagpaka-charming siya sa panghikayat ng mga tao para sumali sa event.
pick-up lines
Use these pick-up lines to get to know her.
Gamitin mo ang mga panghikayat na ito para makilala siya.
wooing
His wooing of her is too cheesy.
Ang panghikayat niya sa kanya ay masyadong cheesy.
sales pitch
A good sales pitch is needed for this product.
Kailangan ng magandang panghikayat para sa produktong ito.