Dictionary Definition:
abhy-avê (√i), -avâiti, to go down, descend (into water, as in bathing) AitBr. ŚBr. KātyŚr
• (fut. 3. pl. -avâiṣyanti) to condescend ŚBr
• (impf. 3. pl. -avấyan) to perceive TS