present 3 singular · gavesati 1 · gavesati 2
seek
Gavesati [gava + esati. Vedic gaveṣate. Origin. To search after cows. Dhātup 298 = maggana tracking] to seek, to search for, to wish for, strive after Dhp 146 (gavessatha), 153; Thag 183; Nidd II §§2, 70, 427; Ja I 4, 61; Miln 326; Pv-a 187, 202 (preterit gavesi = vicini); Abhidh-av 53. In Nidd II always in combination esati gavesati pariyesati.
looks for, seeks, searches for; inquires (for), examines
(gaves + a), 尋求，尋找，努力。【過】 gavesi,【過分】 gavesita,【現分】 gavesanta, gavesamāna,【獨】 gavesitvā, gavesiya。
(pr, pr) seeks; searches; looks (for) seeks, searches for, strives after Construction: gavesa + ti
(pr, pr) wishes (for); want to make Construction: gavesa + ti