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To choose, to opt.
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.