optative
adjective(op-ta-tive)
of, relating to, or constituting a verbal mood that is expressive of wish or desire
optative
adjective(op-ta-tive)
of, relating to, or constituting a sentence that is expressive of wish or hope
optative
adjective(op-ta-tive)
expressing desire or wish
optative
verb(op-ta-tive)
to choose or elect as a member
optative
verb(op-ta-tive)
to appoint as a colleague or assistant
optative
verb(op-ta-tive)
to take into a group (such as a faction, movement, or culture) : absorb, assimilate