v. Obs. rare–1. [irreg. f. L. ambī-re (see AMBITION) + -ATE3.] To desire earnestly, be ambitious of, ambition.
1652. Sparke, Prim. Devotion (1663), 162. You few that wisdom above treasure prize, And ambiate the title of the wise.
v. Obs. rare–1. [irreg. f. L. ambī-re (see AMBITION) + -ATE3.] To desire earnestly, be ambitious of, ambition.
1652. Sparke, Prim. Devotion (1663), 162. You few that wisdom above treasure prize, And ambiate the title of the wise.
