Dictionary Definition:
sam-ā-√yā P. -yāti, to come together, meet MBh. Kāv. &c
• to come near, approach, come from (abl.) or to (acc. or loc.), go to or towards (acc.) ib
• to elapse, pass away MBh
• to fall upon, get into any state or condition (acc.) Pañcat. Rājat