kuhimiza
koo-hee-MEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikuhimizakoo-hee-MEE-zah
Englishto urge, encourage, promote
Frenchexhorter, encourager, promouvoir
Meaning
To press people strongly to do something, or to push for something to be done.
Good to know
Takes the people or the action as object: kuhimiza wanafunzi kusoma, to urge students to study; kuhimiza amani, to promote peace. Msisitizo and kusisitiza are close in meaning.
Examples
- Walimu wanaendelea kuhimiza wanafunzi kusoma kwa bidii.Teachers keep urging students to study hard.
- Viongozi wa dini walikutana kuhimiza amani.Religious leaders met to promote peace.
- Madaktari wanaendelea kuhimiza watu kunywa maji mengi.Doctors keep encouraging people to drink plenty of water.
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