Motubo

to grow; to increase; to developverb

Alternative meanings

To increase in size, amount, or development. Used for plants, people, hair, businesses, profits, or situations that grow over time.

Pronunciation

mo-TOO-boh

Root and affixes

From the root tubo, growth, gain, or to grow. Related forms include mitubo, grew, and nagtubo, growing.

Variants or conjugations

tubo; mitubo; nagtubo; modako; molambo

Related words and expressions

big; growth; development; child; plant

Meaning and usage notes

Motubo works for growing or increasing. Modako emphasizes becoming bigger. Molambo is used more for developing, improving, or progressing.