sapá
verb
Definitions
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to endeavour; to make an effort; to strive
Òbí rẹ̀ ti sapá gidigidi láti pèsè oúnjẹ fún un. Her parents have tried so hard to provide food for her.
Etymology
From sà (“to apply”) + ipá (“force”).
Component words
sàto applyipáforce
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “sapa”.
Reference:
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