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

Some have opted to scrap their travel plans completely to avoid the potential for chaos at airports.

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Just one in 10 iPhone 17 buyers in the early weeks of sales opted for it, according to one consumer survey.

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He opted not to contest the extradition in a short hearing Friday morning.

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Instead, he opted to stay on Guernsey and play for his local team.

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Talks with Pfizer and other big pharma companies fizzled out, though, after the potential partners opted to hold onto their assets.

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Related Words

• appointed