Synonyms

opted

American

[op-tid] / ˈɒp tɪd /

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of opt.

Other Word Forms

unopted adjective

Etymology

Origin of opted

opt + -ed ¹

Example Sentences

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Startups that have been flush with venture funding have opted to remain private, rather than exposing themselves to public market scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carmakers have opted to charge more for delivery costs, reduce incentives or strip away features that might once have been included, a step Chesbrough likens to "shrinkflation."

From Barron's

He has strengthened relations with Middle East oil powers that have opted to keep prices low.

From Barron's

But why have they opted for another relatively inexperienced manager, and is Rosenior ready for the Premier League?

From BBC

Comcast opted to cast off the still-profitable cable channels, except for the perennially popular Bravo!, as Wall Street has soured on the business, which has been contracting amid a consumer shift to streaming.

From Los Angeles Times

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