1 P. 1 To bring near, conduct or lead towards, carry to; taṭābhinītenāṃbhasā Ki. 8. 32; amātyasya gṛhajanaṃ svagṛhamabhinīya rakṣasi Mu. 1, 5; 6. 15; dṛṣṭvā śaraṃ jyāmabhinīyamānaṃ Mb. being fitted to the bow.

2 To act, represent or exhibit dramatically, gesticulate; mostly occurring in stage- directions; śrutimabhinīya Ś. 3 acting as if he heard something; Mu. 1. 2, 3. 31, M. 2. 6.

3 To quote, adduce,...

(perf. Opt. -ninīyāt RV. vii, 88, 2; aor. Subj. 2. sg. -neṣi RV. vi, 61, 14) to conduct towards, bring near RV. &c; to represent dramatically, act; to adduce, quote L. 008526 64,3 11696 m. (indication of a passion or purpose by look, gesture, &c) acting, dramatic action (expressive of sentiment) 008527 64,3 11697 mfn. brought near 64,3 11698 mfn. performed L. 64,3 11699

(-ni-i), (Imper. -ny/etu) to enter into (as in approaching a woman) RV. x, 149, 4. 008533 64,3 11708