[Skt.] v. a. To take hold of any thing; depend on any person or thing. cepattu, asrayincu, a matamunu avalambincinavaru Converts, those who embraced that creed. dhairyamu navalambanci picking up courage. ayanamata navalambincinaru they embraced his opinion, or sided with him. avalambamu or avalambanamu avalambamu n. Taking hold of anything, hanging on or from. Adoption, or profession of certain views. gati, asrayamu, matavalambanamu the adoption of a religion. avalambitamu adj. That which is adopted, as one’s own.