Modangop

to resort to; to turn to; to appeal to; to seek helpverb

Alternative meanings

to resort to; to turn to; to seek help; to rely on; to appeal to; to ask for aid

Pronunciation

moh-DAHNG-ohp

Root and affixes

Comes from dangop, meaning resort, refuge, or turning to someone for help. Modangop expresses the action of resorting to or turning to.

Variants or conjugations

resort/refuge; turned to; resort to; appeal; ask for help

Related words and expressions

help; support; appeal; court; solution

Meaning and usage notes

For turning to a person, institution, or resource, modangop works well. For appealing a sentence or legal decision, apelar is the more precise form.