Hawaiian Verb · Spirit
hōʻākea
Pronunciation: /hoh-OH-ah-KEH-ah/
Meaning
To broaden, widen, expand; to enlighten, inspire. A feeling of expanded understanding or perspective.
Example sentences
Ua hōʻākea kona naʻau i ka ʻike hou i loaʻa iā ia.
His heart was enlightened by the new knowledge he gained.
E hōʻākea kākou i kā mākou mau manaʻo ma o ka hoʻolohe ʻana i nā moʻolelo kahiko.
Let us broaden our perspectives by listening to the ancient stories.
ʻO ka hoʻomaikaʻi ʻana i kekahi, he ala ia e hōʻākea ai i ka ʻuhane o nā mea ʻelua.
Praising someone is a way to expand the spirit of both individuals.
About this word
“hōʻākea” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To broaden, widen, expand; to enlighten, inspire. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Spirit. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.