Dictionary Definition:
Āyācati [ā + yāc, cp. Buddh. Sk. āyācate Divy 1.] -- 1. to request, beg, implore, pray to (acc.) Vin iii.127; D i.240; PvA 160. -- 2. to make a vow, to vow, promise A i. 88; J i.169 = v.472; i.260; ii.117. -- pp. āyācita (q. v.).