optate/ɒpˈteɪt/EtymologyFirst attested in 1611; borrowed from Latin optātus, perfect passive participle of optō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of opt.optate means To choose, settle on, opt. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 77 out of 100.verbTo choose, settle on, opt.“While we, alas! must still obambulate, Sequacious of the court and courtier's fate : O most infaust who optates there to live! An aulic life no solid joys can give.”