Definitions

1. verb

to choose or select something by or as if by lot, especially to select a partner

“The club members decided to optate for their group project partners by drawing lots.”

2. verb

to choose a spouse by mutual consent, especially in medieval Europe

“During the Middle Ages, couples would often optate to marry each other.”

3. noun

an act or instance of choosing a spouse by mutual consent

“Their optation was a beautiful summer day in a lush meadow.”

4. noun

an act or instance of choosing a partner by lot

“The optation of partners was a fair way to ensure everyone had an equal chance.”