Many online dictionary websites showed this definition:
To choose; to wish for; to desire.
But I would like to know specific meaning of the word 'optate'; in above definition, I have three choices for its meaning, not a one specific meaning.
I would really appreciate if you would tell me the specific meaning of the word 'optate'.
English teacher please help me!
Thank you so much!
2006-09-01 17:53:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The word doesn't appear in the American Heritage Dictionary. However, optative does. Optative has many meanings. I suggest you find a better dictionary. Try the public library for the definitions. It's only a phone call away.
2006-09-01 18:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you asked this question, because I'm a well-educated native speaker of English and I've never even heard of this word, so you've helped broaden MY vocabulary.
When I looked it up in the dictionary, it seemed to be referring most heavily to the sense of wishing. (By the way, this word isn't commonly used. If you're writing a composition, I'd suggest using a synonym which is a more natural choice of a word for you than "optate".)
2006-09-01 18:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by catintrepid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The be conscious 'optate'has 3 meanings & that's utilized in all the three meanings. 'Optate' ability to choose for, to prefer for & to wish. that's an intransitive verb in that it will no longer take an merchandise. This be conscious is from the Latin be conscious 'Optatus', the previous participle of 'optare' source: Etymological Dictionary The loose Dictionary by FARLEX
2016-09-30 06:28:25 · answer #3 · answered by murchison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expressing a wish.
2006-09-01 18:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by cleaner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"opt"=exercise an option, make choice,(between alternatives or for alternative).
{opt ant,opter,optare choose,wish}
2006-09-01 18:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by tatal_nostru2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
\Op"tate\, v. i. [L. optatus, p. p. of optare.] To choose; to wish for; to desire. [Obs.] --Cotgrave
2006-09-01 17:59:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋