itapat

From i- +‎ tapat.

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /ʔitaˈpat/ [ʔɪ.t̪ɐˈpat̪̚]
• Rhymes: -at
• Syllabification: i‧ta‧pat

itapát (complete itinapat, progressive itinatapat, contemplative itatapat, Baybayin spelling ᜁᜆᜉᜆ᜔)

1. to put something in the opposite side or directly in front

   Itapat mo ang ilaw sa aking dinadaanan. ― Will you place the light in front of my path.

2. to put something directly under or below something (such as a pail used to catch water from a faucet)

   Synonyms: isalo, isahod

3. to make fit or suited (as of someone's wish, desire, taste, etc.)

   Synonyms: ibagay, iangkop, itugma

4. to give as an equivalent (of a borrowed word)

   Synonym: itumbas