Cooptate | v. t. [ L. cooptatus, p. p. of cootare to elect to something; co- + optare to choose. ] To choose; to elect; to coopt. [ Obs. ] Cockeram. [ 1913 Webster ] |
Optate | v. i. [ L. optatus, p. p. of optare. ] To choose; to wish for; to desire. [ Obs. ] Cotgrave. [ 1913 Webster ] |