Dictionary Definition:
Vanati, Vanute, Vanoti [van; Sk. vanoti & vanute. See also vana2, vaṇi, vaṇeti] to desire, love, wish, aim at, ask for SnA 24 (vanute & vanoti); DhsA 364 (vanati, bhajati, allīyati). Caus. vanayati KhA 111.