What does exoptation mean?
Exoptation means (archaic) An earnest wishing or desire..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(archaic) An earnest wishing or desire..
Come we now to the ſecond, namely the exoptation in theſe words
"That which most excites my marvel," said the lady, "is the exoptation which my eldest niece has enunciated!
first we thought it was an oath, but soon discovered that it was an exoptation for his success
Use exoptation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Exoptation means (archaic) An earnest wishing or desire..
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Come we now to the ſecond, namely the exoptation in theſe words
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