† ˈaptate, v. Obs.—0
[f. L. aptāt- ppl. stem of aptā-re to fit, adapt, f. aptus: see apt a.]
| 1678 Phillips, Aptate, to fit and prepare a thing properly to a designed end: as for example to aptate a Planet..is..to fortifie the Planet in Position of House, and dignities to the greatest advantage. [So in Bailey.] |