Bahasa Melayu
ampu
English
support, favour, ingratiate
To support or try to gain favour from someone in a flattering way.
امڤو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia suka ampu ketua supaya dipuji.
He likes to flatter the boss so that he will be praised.
Jangan ampu orang lain hanya untuk mendapatkan hadiah.
Do not try to ingratiate yourself with others just to get a prize.
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What does “support” mean in Malay?
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ampu
In this sense, it can also mean to ingratiate oneself.
Word family
Common derived forms
- pengampu
- sycophant
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