pratF 1 P. 1 To cross over. 2 To further, promote, advance. 3 To raise, elevate, enhance. 4 To lengthen, prolong (life). 5 To lead, conduct. — Caus. 1 To cheat, deceive, take in; mAM taTA pratArya Ś. 5 ; kiMtvevaM kaviBiH pratAritamanAstattvaM vijAnannapi Bh. 1. 78. 2 To mislead, lead astray. 3 To spread, extend.