vi-√ śiṣ P. -śinaṣṭi, to distinguish, make distinct or different, particularize, specify, define, [Sāṃkhyak.]; [Sarvad.]; to distinguish (from others), prefer to (instr.), [MBh.]; to augment, enhance, [MBh.] : Pass. -śiṣyate, to be distinguished or particularized by (instr.), differ from (abl. or instr.), [Prāt.]; [Ragh.]; to be pre-eminent, excel, be better than (abl. or instr.) or best among (gen. or loc.), [Mn.]; [MBh.] &c.: Caus. -śeṣayati, to distinguish, define, specify, [Pat.], [Kāś.]; to prefer, [Kām.]; to enhance the worth or value of (acc.), [Bhartṛ.]; to surpass, excel, [MBh.]; [Kāv.] &c.: Pass. -śeṣyate, to be of much account, [MBh. i, 3174] (v.l.)