bhaṇati

== Pali == === Alternative forms === === Etymology === Inherited from Sanskrit भनति (bhanati). Cognate with Maharastri Prakrit 𑀪𑀡𑀇 (bhaṇaï). === Verb === bhaṇati (root bhaṇ, first conjugation) to speak to tell to preach ==== Conjugation ==== Present active participle: bhaṇant, which see for forms and usage Present middle participle: bhaṇamāna, which see for forms and usage === Adjective === bhaṇati masculine/neuter locative singular of bhaṇant, present participle of the verb above === References === Pali Text Society (1921–1925), “bhaṇati”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead