iti¹

ind. (before vowels except i usually taking the form ice or, occasionally, itv), in this way; so; thus (often following a clause ending with ti); iti is used especially to mark

1. a quotation of words or thoughts

   1. before the quotation, with a verb of saying, thinking, etc.
   2. after (usually immediately after) the quotation, with or without a verb of saying, thinking, etc. (serving the purpose of inverted commas; the usual Pāḷi form is ti)

2. a single word or name or expression; a list.

iti²

pr. 3 sg. goes; goes towards; reaches, obtains; reaches (a state); is involved (in)