ava-√dhṛ Caus. -dhārayati (ind. p. dhārya
• Pass. -dhāryate) to consider, ascertain, determine accurately, limit, restrict MBh. &c., to hear, learn ib
• to conceive, understand, make out, become acquainted with ib
• to reflect upon, think of (acc. or a phrase with iti), Sak. (ind. p. Prākṛit odhāria) Pañcat. &c
• to communicate Kathās.: Pass. -dhriyate, to be ascertained, be certain Comm. on BṛĀrUp

Sanskrit-English Dictionary, by M. Monier William