Manghikayat (en. To persuade)
/maŋˈhika.jat/
Synonyms
- manghimok
- mang-udyok
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.