saṃ-√diś P. -diśati (ind. p. -diśya, q.v.), to point out, appoint, assign R. Bhaṭṭ
• to state, tell, direct, command, give an order or message to (gen. or dat., sometimes two acc
• with abhi-dūti', to a female messenger') MBh. Kāv. &c
• to despatch any one (acc.) on a message to (dat.) Kum.: Caus. -deśayati, to cause to point out or declare, invite or ask to speak about MBh

Sanskrit-English Dictionary, by M. Monier William