Hiligaynon
To take refuge, go to for protection, shelter, board and lodging, etc. Ang bátà nga ílo nagsaúp sa íya nga tíyà. The orphan child sought shelter with her aunt. Walâ siá sing sáp-an (saupán). He has nowhere to go for shelter or protection. Ginsáp-an níya ang íya panínoy. He took refuge with his godfather. (see áyop, ayóp, dangúp).
Hiligaynon
To rely on, take refuge with, trust to the protection of. Nagasapâ lang siá sa (sang) kinitáan sang íya tiyà. She relies for her living on the earnings of her aunt. Ginasáp-an lang níya ang íya nga mánong. He is dependent upon his eldest brother. (see saúp id.).