alup verb English. Becomes, takes on the appearance of, s.t. other; takes on characteristics not one's own; is transformed, oft. toward evil; gen. for change in appearance due to spiritual force. Example sentence: Subanen. Si Makasangyaw, sa' menekeg na megbunu' di ngag Lenaun, elupan pu' kig dila'en mengulibed dig liigen. English. When Makasangyaw so strongly fought the Maranaws, he appeared as if his tongue encircled his neck. In group with: selunu'