to overcome, overpower, surpass SN.iv.185 sq. (cp. adhibhū) AN.v.248, AN.v.282 (˚bhoti); Ja.ii.336; Ja.V.30
aor adhibhavi Ja.ii.80. 3 pl. adhibhaṃsu SN.iv.185. See also ajjhabhavi & ajjhabhū pp.; adhibhūta (q.v.).

adhi + bhavati, cp. Sk. & P. abhibhavati