Avas 1 P. (With acc. ) 1 To inhabit, dwell in; ravimAvasate satAM kriyAyE V. 3. 7 ; purImimAmAvasat Rām. ; sometimes with loc. ; Ms. 7. 69 ; Y. 1. 320. 2 To be occupied or engaged, enter upon; gfhasTASramaM Ms. 3. 2. 3 To take part carnally; cohabit. 4 To pass, spend (as night). — Caus. 1 To allow one to dwell, receive hospitably. 2 To inhabit, settle in a place. 3 To halt or encamp (for the night).