to be glad, to rejoice, find delight in, be proud of (c. instr.) SN.i.110; AN.iv.94 sq.; Snp.33; Dhp.18
caus nandeti to please, to do a favour Ja.iv.107 (nandaya = tosehi Com.); Pv-a.139 (= toseti)-ppr. nandayanto Ja.vi.588
■ Cp. ānandati.

Ved. nandati, nand = nad (cp. vind → vid etc.) orig. to utter sounds of joy