Band cl. 1. Ā. ( Dhātup. ii, 11 ) Ba/ndate , to be greeted with praise, receive applause, RV. ( L. also = to be or make fortunate or excellent; to be or make glad; to shine; to honour or worship) : Caus. Bandayati , to cause to prosper, Dhātup. xxxii, 50 ; Vop.