opted

[op-tid]

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of opt.

Other Word Forms

• unopted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of opted¹

opt + -ed ¹

Example Sentences

Mom was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and opted to be treated for quality of life.

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Both the lead prosecution and defence barristers opted for polo shirts, shorts and baseball caps.

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BravoCon is returning after organizers opted to skip a Vegas convention in 2024, hosting more intimate gatherings in New York and Los Angeles instead.

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Adding to the difficulty: A dozen or more controllers opted to retire each day during the shutdown, according to Duffy, potentially stretching already thin staffing.

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To reduce the danger of health effects that might appear later, they opted for older volunteers.

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Related Words

• appointed