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单词 optate
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Definition of optate in English:

optate

verb ˈɒpteɪt
rare, literary
  • no object To choose, to opt.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From classical Latin optāt-, past participial stem of optāre to choose, wish, desire, frequentative of an unattested verb from the same base as Umbrian opeter chosen, Oscan ufteis desire, choice.

Definition of optate in US English:

optate

verbˈɒpteɪt
rare, literary
  • no object To choose, to opt.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From classical Latin optāt-, past participial stem of optāre to choose, wish, desire, frequentative of an unattested verb from the same base as Umbrian opeter chosen, Oscan ufteis desire, choice.

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