sam-√ īkṣ Ā. -īkṣate, to look at or inspect thoroughly, investigate closely, view, perceive, see, [VS.] &c. &c.; to become aware of, ascertain, [R.]; to find out, contrive, invent, [MBh.]; to think of, aim at, have in view, bear in mind, [MBh.]; to consider well, inquire into, investigate, examine, contemplate, [Mn.]; [MBh.] &c.; to look closely at in order to choose or destine for (two acc.), [R.] : Caus. -īkṣayati, °te, to cause to look at or view or perceive, [AV.]; [KātyŚr.]; to let one's self be seen, show one's self, appear, [AV.]