"Akup" is a word in ILOKANO, HILIGAYNON

v. /MANG-:-EN/ to take up or out with both hands, two brooms, a scoop, etc.; to scoop. Ibagam nga akupen na diay rugit. Tell him to scoop the dirt.

ákup - To take under one’s care, to receive
hospitably or kindly, to give board and
lodging to, to shelter, feed and clothe.
Ginákup níya akó sing mahigugmáon. He

received me kindly, charitably, hospitably,
supplying all my needs. Akúpa sing maáyo
iníng makaloló-oy nga táo. Receive this
poor fellow in all kindness. Take good care
of this wretched man. Ipaákup ko lang
iníng makilímos sa mga punoán. I will
hand this beggar over to the care of the
authorities. (cf. sagúd, sapópo, tábang).