Maghagilap (en. To search)

ma-gha-gi-lap

Synonyms

to look for something that’s missing or hard to find

I was looking for my phone all over the house, but I just couldn't find it.

Nag-hagilap ako ng telepono ko sa buong bahay, pero wala talaga.

to ask or research

He looked for information about their vacation in Boracay.

Nag-hagilap siya ng impormasyon tungkol sa bakasyon nila sa Boracay.

to investigate

We still need to dig up the truth about that news.

Kailangan pang mag-hagilap ng katotohanan tungkol sa balitang iyon.