ā-√ rādh Caus. P. -rādhayati, to conciliate, propitiate; to strive to obtain the favour of or gain a boon from; to solicit; to honour, worship; to deserve, merit, [MBh.]; [R.]; [Megh.]; [Śak.]; [Kathās.] &c.: Pass. -rādhyate, to be effected or accomplished, [Daś.]