Sanskrit vakshayati (8)
Monier-Williams’ A Sanskrit-English Dictionary says Sanskrit word vakshayati means “to make grow and cause to be strong.” It is the causative case of vaksh. It originates from the Tamil root ākutal. This ākutal changes into vakshayati in Sanskrit through the transformation of ākutal > vakshayati. The following words, related to vakshayati, also originate from Tamil ākutal.
vaksh, to grow, increase, be strong or powerful; to be angry. uksh, to be strong. ukshayate, to strengthen. vákshaṇa, strengthening, refreshing, invigorating, refreshment, invigoration. vákshaṇā, nourisher. vaksháṇi, strengthening, making strong. vakshátha, invigoration, increase, growth.