Rapu (i), v.t. 1. Seek, look for. Kei te rapu hoa te maia ra mona (T. 29).
2. Apply to any one for advice. Na konei matou i rapu ai ki a koe.
3. Ascertain. Me rapu ake e taua te matenga, te oranga (T. 28).
rapurapu, v.i. Be in doubt. Kei rapurapu o koutou whakaaro.
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Rapu (ii), v.t. Squeeze; used particularly of working up food into a pulp. Katahi ka tunua he aruhe, ka rapua he ti, he pohue.—Kei te rapu kao ratou.—Hokowhitu nga ipu i rapua ai nga kao ka hoatu ma Toi (W.M. viii, 113). ‖ rapa (ii).
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