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whakamōhio

1. (verb) (-tia) to let know, tell, notify, acquaint, teach, instruct, inform, introduce.

Kātahi au ka tino whakamōhio atu i a au ki a ia (HP 1991:138). / Then I introduced myself to him.

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Synonyms: whakaatu, pānui


2. (noun) notification, indication.

He whakamōhio tēnei i te whakaaro nui, i te aroha me te mamae o te iwi mōna kua wehe (TTR 1996:100). / This was an indication of the esteem in which he was held and the sincere affection of the people for him on his departure.

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Synonyms: whakaatu, whakaaturanga, kupu whakaatu

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