1 A. (kavate, kavita) 1 To praise.

2 To describe, compose (as a poem).

3 To paint, picture.

cl.1 A1. kavate, to describe (as a poet) W.; to praise T.; to paint, picture W.: cl.10 P. A1. kāvayati, te, to compose (as a poet) W.; ([ cf. kab. ]) 031437 263,3 46409 m. a poet Viddh. ix, 12 Comm. on Kum. 031438 263,3 46410