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Nickname, sobriquet; to nickname, call by a nickname. Ang bánsag níya "bóktot". His nickname is "hunchback". Indì ka magbánsag sa íya or índì mo siá pagbansagán. Don't call him by a nickname. Bansagí siá sing "piáng". Give him as nickname "the lame". Ibánsag mo sa íya "bakéro". Nickname him "cowherd". (see pádià, pádyà).

Praise, exaltation, commendation, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, approbation, a tribute of gratitude or homage; to praise, extol, exalt, commend, laud, belaud, eulogize, panegyrize, magnify, glorify, think highly of. Nagbánsag siá sa kay Fuláno, sang íya baláy, sang íya batásan, etc. He praised N.N., his house, his character, etc. Ginbánsag níya ang íla nga pagpuní sang simbáhan. He praised-, lauded-, highly approved of-, their decoration of the church. Bansagá ang íla nga pagpangabúdlay, kapisanón, kaábtik, etc. Glorify their work, commend their zeal, praise their dexterity, etc. Nabansagán siá bangúd sang íya nga kinaálam (kinaádman). He became famous for his learning. On account of his learning he was-well-known, -highly appreciated. (see dáyaw, saólog, bántug, hangád, kilála).

(H) Praiseworthy, laudable, commendable. (see bánsag, dalayáwon, balantúgon).

Famous, well-known, public, prominent; to become or be well known; to be or make public, to blazon. Nabántug sa bánwa ang madámù nga pinatubás níya. His rich harvest became well known in town. Nabantugán silá tungúd sang íla pagtabanáy. They became a topic for conversation for having run away together. Nabantugán iníng lugár tungúd sang madámò nga páhò. This place is famous for its many mango-trees. Ipabántug mo sa bánwa nga --. Make it known in town that --. Nagbántug dídto ang íya ngálan. His name there became famous. (see bánsag).

To exalt, raise spiritually, lift up one's heart, etc. Ginbáyaw sang Diós ang mga Sántos sa dakû nga himáyà kag kadunggánan. God has exalted the saints to great glory and honour. Ibáyaw or bayáwa ang ímo hunâhúnà kag tagiposóon sa lángit. Lift up your thoughts and heart to heaven. (see dáyaw, saólog, bánsag).

Familiar name, pet name (amongst relations and friends). (see hayô, ayô, bánsag-nickname).

Familiar name, pet-name, term of endearment; to use a pet-name, etc. (among relatives and friends). Ginahayô sa íya ang Ipíng sa lugár sang Felípe. He is familiarly called Ipíng instead of Philip. Ginahayoán siá sing Imóng-or-nga Imóng. His pet-name is Imóng (Maximo). Amboy amó ang hayô ni Páblo (sang ngálan nga Pablo, sang "Páblo"). Amboy is the familiar name for Paul. (see bánsag-nick-name).

To praise, extol, laud, honour, glorify, eulogize, acclaim, commend, make known, spread one's fame, speak well of. Himansagí siá sang maáyo níya nga binuhátan. Give him praise for his good deeds. Himansagá siá. Extol him. (Spread his fame). (see bánsag, bántug).

Fame, renown, reputation, glory. (see bánsag, kabantúgan).

Nickname, teasing by calling out another's nickname; to tease, bait, badger. Padiaí siá túbtub nga magákig. Tease him till he gets angry. (see bánsag).

Caus. of himánsag-to solemnize, celebrate, keep, hold (a memorial service or memorial day, etc.), to praise, honour, exalt. Pahimansagá (ipahimánsag) ang handumánan sa kay Risál. Celebrate the memorial day in honour of Rizal. Solemnize the Rizal memorial day. (see bánsag).

To celebrate, etc. See pahimánsag, bánsag.

Highly esteemed or appreciated, thought highly of, commendable, laudable, worthy of praise, famous. (see balanságon).

(Sp.) Famed, renowned, well known, famous. (see dunggánan, kinilála, lutáw, bántug, banságon).